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William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty

WriterActorCrewDirectorProducer Jan 7 (died age 89) New York, New York, USA 1957–2027 (70 year career)
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Biography

William Peter Blatty (January 7, 1928 – January 12, 2017) 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. Born and raised in New York City, Blatty received his bachelor's degree …

Known For

The Exorcist
Film

The Exorcist

The Producer (uncredited)
The Exorcist
Film

The Exorcist

Novel
A Shot in the Dark
Film

A Shot in the Dark

Screenplay
The Exorcist III
Film

The Exorcist III

Director
The Exorcist: Believer
Film

The Exorcist: Believer

Characters
Exorcist: The Beginning
Film

Exorcist: The Beginning

Characters
The Ninth Configuration
Film

The Ninth Configuration

Dr. Fromme (uncredited)
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Film

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

Characters

Filmography