William Peter Blatty
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Summary
William Peter Blatty was born on January 7, 1928[1], in New York City[2]. He died on January 12, 2017[3], in Bethesda[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and prose writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,439 views/month, #6,512 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1928[11]
- Place of burial: Gate of Heaven Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Linda Tuero[13]
- Child: J.T. Blatty[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: Lebanese Americans[16]
- Occupation: film producer[17], producer[18], director[19]
- Educated at: Georgetown University[20], George Washington University[21], Brooklyn Preparatory School[22]
- Notable work: The Exorcist[23]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors[25], Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[26], Saturn Award for Best Writing[27]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[28]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: William Peter Blatty[31]
- Cause of death: multiple myeloma[32]
- Family name: Blatty[33]
- Given name: William[34], Peter[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Works by William Peter Blatty[36]
- Work location: United States[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[39], Academy Award for Best Picture[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Topic has template: Template:William Peter Blatty[42]
- Name in native language: William Peter Blatty[43]
- Start of work period: 1959[44]
Why It Matters
William Peter Blatty has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include The Exorcist[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was William Peter Blatty born?
William Peter Blatty's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did William Peter Blatty die?
William Peter Blatty died in Bethesda[4].
Who was William Peter Blatty married to?
William Peter Blatty's spouses include Linda Tuero[13].
What did William Peter Blatty do for work?
William Peter Blatty worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and prose writer[9].
Where did William Peter Blatty go to school?
William Peter Blatty was educated at Georgetown University[20], George Washington University[21], and Brooklyn Preparatory School[22].
What awards did William Peter Blatty receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors[25], Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement[26], and Saturn Award for Best Writing[27].