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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 1973 screenplay for the film adaptation of the same name.
- January 7, 1928, New York City, U.S.
- 7; including J. T. Blatty
- Horror, drama, comedy
Jan 13, 2017 · William Peter Blatty, the novelist and screenwriter who helped bring the iconic horror movie The Exorcist to theaters in 1973, died Thursday, the film’s director, William Friedkin,...
- Erik Hayden
Jan 13, 2017 · A tribute to the author of The Exorcist and other horror novels, who died at 89. Learn about his life, career, and legacy in the genre of horror writing and film. Read tributes from his friends and colleagues, such as William Friedkin, who called him a master of the genre.
Jan 13, 2017 · William Peter Blatty, the author whose best-selling book “The Exorcist” was both a milestone in horror fiction and a turning point in his own career, died on Thursday in Bethesda, Md. He was...
- Paul Vitello
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IMDb profile of William Peter Blatty, the author of The Exorcist novel and the Oscar-winning screenwriter of the film adaptation. Learn about his life, career, awards, trivia, and upcoming projects.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Jan 14, 2017 · NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist and filmmaker William Peter Blatty, a former Jesuit school valedictorian who conjured a tale of demonic possession and gave millions the fright of their lives with the best-selling novel and Oscar-winning movie “The Exorcist,” has died. He was 89.
Jan 13, 2017 · William Peter Blatty, the author and Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Exorcist, has died at the age of 89. The Exorcist director William Friedkin revealed news of Blatty’s...
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