- William Friedkin was an American film director
- He was best known for 'The Exorcist'
- Friedkin has passed away at 87
All of Hollywood will be mourning the loss of one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. The director's wife, Sherry Lansing, the former CEO of Paramount Pictures, shared the news with 'The Hollywood Reporter'. In 1972, Friedkin won the Oscar for best director for his film 'The French Connection.'
William's career is still being emulated by young directors
Two years later, his occult horror film, 'The Exorcist', amassed ten nominations and two wins. The film captivated the attention of the entire planet, with many fainting after watching it's 1974 premiere. It is widely accredited as the greatest horror movie of all time, terrifying audiences even now.
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His other film credits also include 1980's 'Cruising' and 2000's 'Rules of Engagement,' with Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson. Most recently, Friedkin directed 2017's 'The Devil and Father Amort.' According to his IMDB page, the director still has one film waiting to be released...
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