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William Goldman. William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 16, 2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting. Among other accolades, Goldman won two Academy Awards in both writing categories—once for Best Original Screenplay for Butch ...
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4 days ago · William Goldman (born August 12, 1931, Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.—died November 16, 2018, New York, New York) was an American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright noted for his versatility, his works ranging from witty comedies to dramas, as well as for his talent for writing dialogue. Goldman grew up in a suburb of Chicago, the son of a ...
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Nov 16, 2018 · The late Oscar-winning screenwriter of "All the President's Men" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" left a mark with his witty and original scripts. He taught Hollywood that "nobody knows anything" and that "The Princess Bride" is a classic.
Learn about the life and career of William Goldman, a two-time Academy Award-winning screenwriter, novelist, playwright, and non-fiction author. Find out his notable works, trivia, quotes, and family.
- August 12, 1931
- November 16, 2018
Nov 16, 2018 · William Goldman was born on Aug. 12, 1931, in Highland Park, Ill., to Maurice and Marion (Weil) Goldman. His father was a businessman whose successful career was scuttled by alcoholism.
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William Goldman had come to screenwriting by accident after actor Cliff Robertson read one of his books, “No Way to Treat a Lady,” and thought it was a film treatment. After he hired the young writer to fashion a script from a short story, Goldman rushed out to buy a book on screen writing.
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