William Goldman (I) (1931–2018) |
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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". A two-time Academy Award Winner, he is one of the most successful screenwriters and script doctors in Hollywood.
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Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USADied:(age 87) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
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Book: "Which Lie Did I Tell? - More Adventures in the Screen Trade". London: Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 074754977X See more »Alternate Names:
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6' 1" (1.85 m)
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[on Alan J. Pakula] Alan is a gentleman. We had mutual acquaintances in the business and they said nothing but good things about him as a human being. Neither can I. He is well-educated and serious about his work. See more »Trivia:
Wrote a script for Mission: Impossible II (2000) that was not used. The assignment was eventually passed to Robert Towne. See more »Star Sign:
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