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In 1965, Friedkin moved to Hollywood and by 1967 saw the release of his first feature film Good Times which starred Sonny and Cher. Several other films followed until 1971 when The French Connection was released to wide critical acclaim. It won 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (Friedkin was the youngest person to ever win Best Director). Friedkin followed with 1973’s The Exorcist which revolutionized the horror genre and is considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time. The Exorcist was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including a nomination for Best Director.

By this point, Friedkin was thought of as one of the premier directors in Hollywood and many expected him to continue his string of blockbuster hits. Unfortunately, Friedkin was never able to find large success again in his later movies. Throughout the 19801980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. Events January-February January 1- April 1 National steel strike in United Kingdom January 1 Changes to the Swedish Act of Succession creates Victoria of Sweden, Crown Princess over her younger brother January 5 He’s and 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo’s, Friedkin found his films released to lackluster reviews and ticket sales.

In 2000This page is about the year 2000. See 2000 AD for the UK comic book, Number 2000 for other uses. 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar), and also the International Year for a Culture of Peace''. Events Y2K passes without the seri, The Exorcist was re-released in theaters with extra footage and grossed a shocking $40 million in the U.S. alone.

Friedkin has been married four times, including a short marriage to French actress Jeanne MoreauJeanne Moreau (born January 23, 1928 Paris, France) is a French actress. By her twenties, Moreau was already one of France's leading stage actresses. Thanks largely to the recognition given her by Louis Malle, she became a leading film actress during the. He is currently married to film executive Sherry Lansing.

Filmography (as director)

• The HuntedThis article is about the movie; The Hunted is also the title of a 1997 novel by Elmore Leonard and a third season episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The Hunted is a 2003 movie directed by William Friedkin and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Benici (2003)
• Rules of Engagement (2000)
• Jade (1995)
• Blue Chips (1994)
• The Guardian (1990)
• Rampage (1988)
• To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
• Deal of the Century (1983)
• Cruising (1980)
• The Brink's Job (1979)
• Sorcerer (1977)
• The Exorcist (1973)
• The French Connection (1971)
• The Boys in the Band (1970)
• The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)
• The Birthday Party (1968)
• Good Times (1967)