Friedkin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Amy Friedkin, president of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Anthony Friedkin, American photographer Dan Friedkin, American billionaire Jay Friedkin, film editor Kenny Friedkin (1915-1962), American aviator and businessman Thomas H. Friedkin (1935-2017), American billionaire businessman William Friedkin, American film director, producer and screenwriter