William Friedkin 44 pictures

Director, Producer, Writer
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 Citizen Kane (1941). He ...

Born: August 29, 1935
Star sign: Virgo
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Known for: The Exorcist (1973), The French Connection (1971), Killer Joe (2011), Rules of Engagement (2000)
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