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William Blatty

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Biography - Born 01/07/1928

Although best known as the author of "The Exorcist", the best-selling 1971 novel about a teenage girl's demonic possession which opened the door for a new generation of horrormeisters like Stephen King and Peter Straub, William Peter Blatty actually focused on writing comedy early in his c...

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Filmography
William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (1990)
The Exorcist (1973)
Promise Her Anything (1966)

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Awards

  • In 1980, received Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay in "Twinkle, Twinkle, 'Killer' Kane/The Ninth Configuration)".
  • In 1973, received Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in "The Exorcist".
  • In 1973, received Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay in "The Exorcist".
  • In 1973, received Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture-Drama in "The Exorcist".
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