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Sidney Franklin Biography

Birth Name:Sidney Arnold Franklin

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Director, Producer, Actor, Writer, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Was the brother of well-known film director Chester M․ Franklin
  • In June 1963, he got married to actress Enid Bennett
  • Was best known for adapting literary works into films
  • Was originally scheduled to direct the 1942 film "Bambi․"

Awards

  • 1938Oscar-Best Director: nominated