William Friedkin
11 credits on file—11 films, spanning 1971–2011.
65
Average MEANRANK
across 11 scored credits
across 11 scored credits
11
Credits
in the catalogue
in the catalogue
40
Years active
1971–2011
1971–2011
Also credited for writing (3).
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On record for their credited titles
Oscars
1 won
+ 1 nomination
Golden Globes
2 won
BAFTAs
1 nomination
- Won Oscar · Best Director The French Connection · 1971
- Won Golden Globe · Best Director – Motion Picture The Exorcist · 1973
- Won Golden Globe · Best Director – Motion Picture The French Connection · 1971
- Nominated Oscar · Best Director The Exorcist · 1973
- Nominated BAFTA · Best Direction The French Connection · 1971
4
Wins
5
Nominations
9 awards — William Friedkin
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Golden Globe Awards
2 nominations, 2 won
| Best Director – Motion Picture | The Exorcist · 1973 | Winner |
| Best Director – Motion Picture | The French Connection · 1971 | Winner |
Academy Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Director | The French Connection · 1971 | Winner |
| Best Director | The Exorcist · 1973 | Nominee |
Directors Guild of America Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | The French Connection · 1971 | Winner |
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | The Exorcist · 1973 | Nominee |
Golden Raspberry Awards
2 nominations
| Worst Director | Cruising · 1980 | Nominee |
| Worst Screenplay | Cruising · 1980 | Nominee |
British Academy Film Awards
1 nomination
| Best Direction | The French Connection · 1971 | Nominee |
