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William Goldman (1931-2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who won two Academy Awards. He wrote novels such as Marathon Man and The Princess Bride, and adapted them for film versions.
- Masquerade
Rex Harrison was originally meant to star but he dropped out...
- Novel
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True...
- Masquerade
Aug 21, 2024 · 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.
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William Goldman. Writer: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Screenwriter, novelist, playwright, non-fiction author. Born in Highland Park, Illinois, USA, began his career as a novelist in 1957. Started writing screenplays in 1965 with "Masquerade".
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
The Princess Bride is a 1973 fantasy romance novel by William Goldman, presented as an abridgment of a longer work by the fictional S. Morgenstern. The novel was adapted into a 1987 film and has inspired essays on its themes and philosophy.
- William Goldman
- 1973
William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 16, 2018) [1] [2] was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He won two Academy Awards for his screenplays for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and again for All the President's Men (1976).
Nov 16, 2018 · William Goldman, who won Academy Awards for his screenplays for “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men” and who, despite being one of Hollywood’s most successful...
Nov 16, 2018 · He was 87 years old. Through his screenwriting, including Academy Award wins for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1970 and All the President’s Men in 1977, and later his work in chattery,...
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