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William Goldman (I) (1931–2018)
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: "Adventures in the Screen Trade - A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting". New York: Warner Books. ISBN 0446512737 See more »Alternate Names:
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[on Woody Allen] Most stars like to be thought of as being private people, being shy. We even grant those attributes to Woody Allen, this in spite of the fact that he must be the most visible celebrity in New York. See more »Trivia:
Winner of the 1985 Laurel Award for lifetime achievement in screenwriting. See more »Star Sign:
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