Franklin J. Schaffner was an American film director known for his significant contributions to cinema. Born in Tokyo on May 30, 1920, he became renowned for directing several iconic films, including 'Planet of the Apes' (1968), 'Patton' (1970), and 'Papillon' (1973). His work earned him numerous awards throughout his career, highlighting his impact on American film. Schaffner's films often featured compelling narratives and strong performances, establishing him as a prominent figure in the industry until his passing in Santa Monica, California, on July 2, 1989.
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Time Zone - Asia/Tokyo (9:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Franklin
free man, free landowner
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Franklin J. Schaffner belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tokyo
Place of Death: Santa Monica
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Educated At: J. P. McCaskey High School | Columbia Law School | Franklin & Marshall College | Columbia University
Occupation: trade unionist | director | film director
Employers: Office of Strategic Services
Awards Received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series | Academy Award for Best Director | National Board of Review Award for Best Film | Directors Guild of America Award
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 30, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 30, 2026 |
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| Sun | 8 Gemini 23 | 8 Gemini 44 | 20 Virgo 0 |
| Moon | 9 Scorpio 45 | 25 Scorpio 2 | 27 Virgo 32 |
| Mercury | 13 Gemini 23 | 25 Gemini 51 | 23 Virgo 35 |
| Venus | 28 Taurus 55 | 13 Cancer 11 | 9 Libra 25 |
| Mars | 21 Libra 16 | 8 Taurus 22 | 5 Sagittarius 22 |
| Jupiter | 12 Leo 20 | 23 Cancer 44 | 3 Virgo 27 |
| Saturn | 5 Virgo 58 | 11 Aries 58 | 16 Virgo 17 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 35 | 1 Gemini 58 | 3 Pisces 0 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 11 | 4 Aries 1 | 12 Leo 40 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 33 | 5 Aquarius 22 | 8 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 14 Scorpio 25 | 4 Pisces 16 | 8 Scorpio 49 |
| Ketu | 14 Taurus 25 | 4 Virgo 16 | 8 Taurus 49 |
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