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William Peter Blatty

Director

William Peter Blatty

Directing
1980 — 1990 · 2 films
Lived
7 January 1928 — d. 2017
From
New York, New York, USA

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.

Career Signature

How William Peter Blatty’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.