Writing
William Peter Blatty
1928 · New York, New York, USA
30 films
Bio
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 for Best Picture as its producer. The film also earned Blatty a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama as producer.
Filmography
The Exorcist
The Producer (uncredited)
The Exorcist: Believer
Characters
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Characters
The Exorcist: Martyrs
Characters
The Exorcist III
Director
A Shot in the Dark
Screenplay
Exorcist: The Beginning
Characters
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Characters
The Ninth Configuration
Dr. Fromme (uncredited)
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
Screenplay
Didn't You Used to Be Satan?
Self
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Writer