Schaffner FranklinJ Vedic birth chart profile
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Schaffner FranklinJ

• Remembering (Jul 2, 1989)

★ May 30, 1920 · Tokyo, Tokyo
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Moon Sign
Libra
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Sun Sign
Taurus
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Ascendant
Aquarius
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Nakshatra
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Birth Star
OscarEmmyEntertain/BusinessMilitaryDirectorEntertainmentDestiny Number 3Soul Number 6
Biography

Who is Schaffner FranklinJ?

American film director, winner of the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He won directing Emmys for his work on the original 1954 CBS teleplay, Twelve Angry Men. Schaffner earned two more Emmy awards for his work on the 1955 TV adaptation of the Broadway play, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, shown on the anthology series Ford Star Jubilee. He won his fourth Emmy Award for his work on the series, The Defenders. In the realm of network television, Schaffner also received widespread critical acclaim in 1962 for his groundbreaking collaboration with the First Lady of the United States Jacqueline Kennedy and CBS televisions Musical Director Alfredo Antonini in the production of A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy, a television special which was broadcast to over 80 million viewers worldwide. Schaffner married Helen Jane Gilchrist in 1948. The couple had two children, Jennie and Kate. He died on 2 July 1989 at the age of 69. He was released 10 days before his death from a hospital where he was being treated for lung cancer. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Franklin J. Schaffner (Franklin Joseph Schaffner)

Franklin J. Schaffner was an American film director renowned for shaping several influential works in 1960s–1970s cinema. He is widely associated with landmark titles across science fiction, war drama, and biographical genres.

Birth, death, and background

  • Born in 1920 in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Passed away in 1989.

Notable works

  • Planet of the Apes (1968) — science fiction classic that helped redefine the genre.
  • Patton (1970) — acclaimed war drama about General George S. Patton; widely regarded as a defining work of its era.
  • Papillon (1973) — prison escape drama featuring intense character study and endurance.
  • Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) — historical biopic covering the final years of the Russian imperial family.
  • The Boys from Brazil (1978) — suspenseful thriller blending historical anxieties with a conspiratorial premise.

Style and influence

Schaffner’s work spans thoughtful character focus, ambitious production design, and genre-bending storytelling. His films are frequently cited for their visual scale, strong narrative drive, and capacity to address large themes—from totalitarianism and power to human resilience.

News and recent developments

As a figure who passed away in 1989, there are no new projects or direct public announcements. Occasional film-restoration efforts, retrospectives, and streaming reissues of his classic titles may appear in film programming or archival catalogs.

Public presence and online information

There are no official social media accounts for Franklin J. Schaffner. Information about him is typically found in film databases, historical retrospectives, and library/academic sources. Fans and scholars may reference his filmography in articles and documentary materials.

Selected legacy

Schaffner’s films continue to be discussed for their cinematic craft and cultural impact. His work remains a touchstone in discussions of American genre cinema and biographical storytelling from the mid-20th century.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Schaffner FranklinJ's birth chart?

6 FOUND

Schaffner FranklinJ's chart shows 5 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak, Lakshmi Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Schaffner FranklinJ live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Schaffner FranklinJ, in order.

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What do Schaffner FranklinJ's numerology numbers say?

Schaffner FranklinJ's core numbers are Destiny 3, Soul Urge 6, Personality 9, Karmic Debt 33.

◎Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

❖Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

◇Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

⚖Karmic Debt
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1948
Relationship
Marriage 1948 (Helen Jane Gilchrist)
1989
Death
Death by Disease 2 July 1989 (Lung cancer, age 69)
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