Profession: Writer and Filmmaker
Biography: William Peter Blatty is known for the novel and Academy Award-winning screenplay of "The Exorcist".
Born: January 7, 1928
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: January 12, 2017 (aged 89)
Career Highlights
- 1973-12-26 Horror film "The Exorcist" based on book and screenplay by William Peter Blatty, starring Linda Blair, rated X, premieres - 1st horror film to be nominated for Best Picture
- 1974-01-26 31st Golden Globes: "The Exorcist", Al Pacino, & Marsha Mason win
- 1990-08-17 "Exorcist 3" film written and directed by William Peter Blatty, premieres
Personal Life
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