William Peter Blatty
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 7, 1928 in New York, New York, USA
- Died
- January 12, 2017
- Active Years
- 1957–2027 (71 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
William Peter Blatty was an American writer, director, and producer who was born on January 7, 1928, in New York, New York, and died on January 12, 2017, at the age of 89. He is best known for his 1971 novel The Exorcist and for writing the screenplay for its 1973 film adaptation. For his work on The Exorcist, Blatty won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and received a nomination for Best Picture as the film's producer. His work as a producer on the film also earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Blatty received his bachelor degree in English from Georgetown University in 1950 and his master degree in English literature from the George Washington University in 1954.
Career overview
William Peter Blatty was an American writer, director, and producer born in New York City on January 7, 1928. He received his bachelor degree in English from Georgetown University in 1950 and his master degree in English literature from the George Washington University in 1954. Following the completion of his master degree, he joined the United States government. Blatty had thirty one known credits in his career and was primarily known for his writing.
He is best known for his 1971 novel The Exorcist and for writing the screenplay for the 1973 film adaptation. For his work on the film, Blatty won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He was also nominated for Best Picture as the producer of The Exorcist and earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Drama as its producer. Blatty passed away on January 12, 2017, at the age of eighty nine.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027) Characters
- Short Cuts : The Exorcist (2024) Original Film Writer
- What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2019) as Self
- The Exorcist (2016) Novel
- Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist (2013) as Self
- The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now (2010) as Self
- Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist (2010) as Self
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) Characters
- Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) Characters
- Exorcists: The True Story (2004) as Lui-même
- The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau (2002) as self
- The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998) as Self - Author & Producer
- The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998) Thanks
- The Exorcist III (1990) Director
- The Exorcist III (1990) Screenplay
- The Exorcist III (1990) Novel
- Hollywood Ghost Stories (1986) as Himself
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) as Dr. Fromme (uncredited)
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) Novel
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) Screenplay
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) Director
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) Producer
- Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) Characters
- Mastermind (1976) Screenplay
- Mastermind (1976) Story
- Oscars, Actors and The Exorcist (1974) as Self
- The Exorcist (1973) as The Producer (uncredited)
- The Exorcist (1973) Producer
- The Exorcist (1973) Novel
- The Exorcist (1973) Screenplay
- Darling Lili (1970) Writer
- The Great Bank Robbery (1969) Screenplay
- Gunn (1967) Screenplay
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) Screenplay
- Promise Her Anything (1966) Screenplay
- John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! (1965) Writer
- A Shot in the Dark (1964) Screenplay
- The Man from the Diners' Club (1963) Screenplay
- The Man from the Diners' Club (1963) Story
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- No Place to Land (1958) as Policeman (as Bill Blatty)
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Compound 9 Author
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Peter Blatty best known for?
William Peter Blatty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027), What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2019), The Exorcist (2016), Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005).
When and where was William Peter Blatty born?
William Peter Blatty was born on January 7, 1928 in New York, New York, USA. They passed away on January 12, 2017.
How many credits does William Peter Blatty have?
William Peter Blatty has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2027.
What is William Peter Blatty's background in cinema and television?
William Peter Blatty was an American writer, director, and producer who was born on January 7, 1928, in New York, New York, and died on January 12, 2017, at the age of 89. He is best known for his 1971 novel The Exorcist and for writing the screenplay for its 1973 film adaptation. For his work on The Exorcist, Blatty w...
William Peter Blatty by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Exorcist (1973) as The Producer (uncredited) — aged about 45
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 29
- What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2019) as Self — aged about 91
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 34
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) as Dr. Fromme (uncredited) — aged about 52
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