William Friedkin
Linda Zabors
William Friedkin was an Academy Award winning director and screenwriter. His 1971 film, The French Connection, won multiple Academy Awards; his 1973 film and horror movie classic, The Exorcist, was nominated for Best Director.
After high school he worked at WGN-TV and WTTW; shortly thereafter he started producing documentaries and films.
Academy Awards
The French Connection (1972 Best Director)
The Exorcist (1974 Nomination for Best Director)
Alum
Senn High School
Honorary William Friedkin WAY
5855 to 5920 North Ridge Avenue
Approved: May 2024
Ward: 48
Alderman: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Neighborhood: Edgewater
b. August 29, 1935 in Chicago
d. August 7, 2023. Age 87
near
Senn High School
Sign Dedication: June 10, 2024 at the corner of Ardmore and Ridge
Photo: Honorary William Friedkin Way - HonoraryChicago.com / Linda Zabors
Source
20248596
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Friedkin
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001243/awards/
https://news.wttw.com/2023/08/07/chicago-native-william-friedkin-oscar-winning-director-exorcist-and-french-connection
https://youtu.be/HNgqpZqonOI?si=o8GX7ZgYxNQMO5zd