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John Frankenheimer

Birth Name:
John Michael Frankenheimer
Birth Place:
Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Assistant director
John Frankenheimer

Fast Facts

  • In the early 1990s, he became one of few individuals to be nominated for four consecutive Emmy Awards
  • Despite acting in numerous stage productions throughout college, he would only seriously consider becoming a director after spending time in the U․S․ Air Force
  • Quote: "I feel that my job is to create an atmosphere where creative people can do their best work․ In other words, I have to create an atmosphere where these people feel safe, where they feel respected, and where they feel that they can contribute․"
  • Combated rumors in the early 2000s that he was the biological father of fellow director, Michael Bay
  • Often credited as being hard to work with, he was well-known for seeking complete control over his films, including all aspects of production
  • Started work in live television prior to moving on to feature films during the 1960s before eventually returning back to direct made-for-television films later in his career
  • Friends with Senator Robert F․ Kennedy, it was Frankenheimer who drove him to his Los Angeles hotel on the day of his assassination

Awards

  • 1956Primetime Emmy - Best Director - Live Series:Nominated
  • 1957Primetime Emmy - Best Direction - One Hour or More:Nominated
  • 1958Primetime Emmy - Best Direction - One Hour or More:Nominated
  • 1959Primetime Emmy - Best Direction of a Single Dramatic Program - One Hour or Longer:Nominated
  • 1960Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
  • 1960Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama:Nominated
  • 1962Palme d'OrNominated
  • 1962San Giorgio PrizeWinner
  • 1962Golden LionNominated
  • 1963DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 1963DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 1963Golden Globe - Best Director:Nominated
  • 1964Boxoffice Blue Ribbon Award - Best Picture of the Month for the Whole Family (March):Winner
  • 1965Bodil - Best Non-European Film (Bedste ikke-europæiske film):Winner
  • 1965Golden Globe - Best Director:Nominated
  • 1966Palme d'OrNominated
  • 1967DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
  • 1969Golden Spike - Best Film:Nominated
  • 1983ACE - Directing a Theatrical-Non-Musical Program:Nominated
  • 1985Best FilmNominated
  • 1991Critics AwardNominated
  • 1994Best FilmNominated
  • 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or a Special:Winner
  • 1995CableACE - Directing a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 1995DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials:Nominated
  • 1997CableACE - Miniseries:Winner
  • 1997CableACE - Directing a Movie or Miniseries:Winner
  • 1997Razzie Award - Worst Director:Nominated
  • 1998DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials:Nominated
  • 1998OFTA Television Award - Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 1998PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television:Nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Miniseries:Nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Movie:Winner
  • 2001Video Premiere Award - Best Internet Video Premiere:Nominated
  • 2002OFTA Television Award - Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 2002PGA Hall of Fame - Motion PicturesWinner
  • 2002Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Made for Television Movie:Nominated
  • 2002Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special:Nominated
  • 2003DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television:Nominated
  • 2003PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television:Nominated
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