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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

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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