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Person · 1935 CE – 2023 CE

William Friedkin

Also known as

Billy Friedkin
Billy Friedkin
Viljams Frīdkins
William David Friedkin
William David Friedkin
William David Friedkin

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religionJudaism5th c. BCE
citizen ofUnited States1784 CE
born inChicago
directorDeal of the Century
directorJade
director

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Killer Joe

spouse · spouse ofLesley-Anne Down1954 CE

director · producerRampage

spouse · spouse ofSherry Lansing1944 CE