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William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 16, 2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting. He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting.
William Goldman (1931-2018) William Goldman. 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.
Jun 13, 2024 · William Goldman (born August 12, 1931, Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.—died November 16, 2018, New York, New York) was an American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright noted for his versatility, his works ranging from witty comedies to dramas, as well as for his talent for writing dialogue. Goldman grew up in a suburb of Chicago, the son of a ...
Nov 16, 2018 · William Goldman, the Oscar-winning writer of screenplays for “All the President’s Men” and “ Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid ” who died on Friday, coined the best line in the history ...
Nov 16, 2018 · William Goldman was born on Aug. 12, 1931, in Highland Park, Ill., to Maurice and Marion (Weil) Goldman. His father was a businessman whose successful career was scuttled by alcoholism.
Nov 16, 2018 · William Goldman had come to screenwriting by accident after actor Cliff Robertson read one of his books, “No Way to Treat a Lady,” and thought it was a film treatment. After he hired the young writer to fashion a script from a short story, Goldman rushed out to buy a book on screen writing.
William Goldman. Writer: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. 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.
