William Peter Blatty
Writing
Born: 1928-01-07 · New York, New York, USA
Died: 2017-01-12
Biography
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. Born and raised in New York City, Blatty received his bachelor's degree
🎬 Movies (27)
Untitled The Exorcist Film
2027
Characters
Short Cuts : The Exorcist
2024
Original Film Writer
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
2019
Self
Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist
2013
Self
Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
2010
Self
The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now
2010
Self
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
2005
Characters
Exorcists: The True Story
2004
Lui-même
Exorcist: The Beginning
2004
Characters
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
2002
self
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
1998
Self - Author & Producer
The Exorcist III
1990
Director
Hollywood Ghost Stories
1986
Himself
The Ninth Configuration
1980
Dr. Fromme (uncredited)
Exorcist II: The Heretic
1977
Characters
Mastermind
1976
Screenplay
Oscars, Actors and The Exorcist
1974
Self
The Exorcist
1973
The Producer (uncredited)
Darling Lili
1970
Writer
The Great Bank Robbery
1969
Screenplay
Gunn
1967
Screenplay
Promise Her Anything
1966
Screenplay
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
1966
Screenplay
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
1965
Writer
A Shot in the Dark
1964
Screenplay
The Man from the Diners' Club
1963
Screenplay
No Place to Land
1958
Policeman (as Bill Blatty)
