William Friedkin, whose full name is William David Friedkin, was a prominent figure in the 1970s “New Hollywood” movement and was an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on August 29, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away there on August 7, 2023. The name of William’s parents is Louis and Rachael Friedkin. The Father of Willaim was a semi-pro softball player, a merchant seaman, and a salesman of men’s clothing. Friedkin alluded to his mother as “a saint” and that she was a registered nurse who worked in an operating room.
The French Connection, a crime thriller that he directed in 1971 and which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director, was the first documentary he made after starting his career as a filmmaker in the early 1960s. He also served as the director of the supernatural horror picture The Exorcist (1973), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
His other works include the 1970 drama The Boys in the Band, the 1977 suspense thriller Sorcerer, the 1978 crime comedy-drama The Brink’s Job, the 1980 crime thriller Cruising, the 1985 neo-noir suspense thriller To Live and Die in L.A., the 2006 psychological horror movie Bug, and the 2011 black comedy Killer Joe.
Who is William Friedkin’s third wife Kelly Lange?
American novelist and television journalist Kelly Lange has amassed a lengthy and fruitful career in the media. Born in Hollywood, California, on December 14, 1937, Lange started her career in the media at a young age. She majored in journalism at California State University, Northridge, where she earned her degree.
In the 1960s, Lange served as a weathercaster for Los Angeles’ KHJ-TV, which marked the official start of her broadcasting career. One of the first female newscasters in the country, she started working for KNBC-TV in 1971. Because of her presence and commitment to reporting, she became well-known on the field.
In addition to being a renowned writer, Kelly Lange also a radio DJ. She has published a number of books, including “Trophy Wife,” “Gallery of Evil,” and “Maxi,” showcasing her writing prowess outside of the media sector.
