William Blatty

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 career....
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1980, received Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
In 1973, received Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
In 1973, received Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture-Drama

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Highlights

In 2004, Provided the source material for "Exorcist: The Beginning" directed by Renny Harlin
In 1990, Wrote and directed William Peter Blatty's "The Exorcist III"
In 1979, Feature directorial debut, "Twinkle, Twinkle, 'Killer' Kane/The Ninth Configuration"; also served as producer and screenwriter

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