William Friedkin, director of ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection,’ dies at 87
William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died. Friedkin died Monday in Los Angeles, family friend Stephen Galloway confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. He was 87. Widely respected as a filmmaker, Friedkin was known for keeping audiences on the ...
William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died.
Friedkin died Monday in Los Angeles, family friend Stephen Galloway confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. He was 87.
Widely respected as a filmmaker, Friedkin was known for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats with scream-inducing horror classics and fast-moving crime dramas such as “The French Connection.” The film, which starred Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, took home five Oscars in 1972 — including acting and directing trophies for Hackman and Friedkin, respectively, as well
