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In Memoriam · 1928 – 2017

Person · Screenwriter

William Peter Blatty

Born
1928
Died
2017
  • Also:
  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Director
16
Credits on file
7
Decades active
2
Awards

In short · Wrote for seven decades — 16 credits, 1 Academy Award win.

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  1. In release

    The Exorcist

  2. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)

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Filmography · 13 of 13

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Director

2 credits

Writer

11 credits

Awards & Nominations

1 win · 1 nomination

Academy Awards

  • Won1973Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
  • Nom1973Oscar — Best Picture

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