William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty

(1928–2017) screenwriter United States

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William Peter Blatty (1928–2017) was a United States screenwriter, known for The Exorcist.

About William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty was an American writer, director and producer. He is best known for his 1971 novel The Exorcist and for his screenplay for the 1973 film adaptation. Blatty won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Exorcist, and was nominated for Best Picture as its producer. The film also earned Blatty a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama as producer.

Known for:

The Exorcist

Notable works:

The Exorcist

Awards:

Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay|Saturn Award for Best Writing|Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement|Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors

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