William Friedkin |
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Friedkin's mother was an operating room nurse. His father was a merchant seaman, semi-pro softball player and ultimately sold clothes in a men's discount chain. Ultimately, his father never earned more than $50/week in his whole life and died indigent. Eventually young Will became infatuated with Orson Welles after seeing O Mundo a Seus Pés...
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Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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Director (38 credits)
Director (38 credits)
2007-2009
CSI: Crime Sob Investigação
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Mascara
(2009)
- Cockroaches
(2007)
1985
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Little Boy Lost/Wish Bank/Nightcrawlers
(1985)
... (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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Writer (7 credits)
Writer (7 credits)
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Producer (8 credits)
Producer (8 credits)
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Actor (2 credits)
Actor (2 credits)
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Thanks (15 credits)
Thanks (15 credits)
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Self (99 credits)
Self (99 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
DVD commentary: Provided commentary for the Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD release of O Anjo das Sombras (1990). See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 2 Print Biographies | 6 Interviews | 7 Articles | See more »Alternate Names:
Billy FriedkinHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:
Most of my films, when I see them again, I would do everything over and in some cases, would just shitcan the entire thing. Not so with O Comboio do Medo (1977). I can still watch it with some enjoyment. I still get pleasure out of it. See more »Trivia:
Has cited the babadook(2014) as the scariest movie he's ever seen. See more »Trademark:
[Car Chase] His films often feature a pivotal car chase (Os Incorruptíveis Contra a Droga (1971), Viver E Morrer em Los Angeles (1985), Jade (1995)). See more »Nickname:
Hurricane BillyStar Sign:
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