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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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Anthology: "Four Screenplays: 'Marathon Man', 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Princess Bride', and 'Misery." See more »Alternate Names:
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6' 1" (1.85 m)
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In the book "Hollywood Animal", fellow screenwriter Joe Eszterhas calls Goldman various expletives for "writing for the director's vision" and not for his own original ideas. See more »Star Sign:
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