William Peter Blatty

William Peter Blatty

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 f...

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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
BirthdateJanuary 7, 1928(89 years old)
Place of BirthNew York, New York, U.S