William Peter Blatty
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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. Born and raised in New York City, Blatty received his bachelor's degree in English from Georgetown University in 1950, and his master's degree in English literature from th…
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The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · TV
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · TV
The Exorcist
1973 · Movie
The Exorcist
2016 · TV
Exorcist II: The Heretic
1977 · Movie
The Exorcist III
1990 · Movie
Exorcist: The Beginning
2004 · Movie
A Shot in the Dark
1964 · Movie
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
2005 · Movie
The Ninth Configuration
1980 · Movie
The Exorcist: Martyrs
2027 · Movie
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
1966 · Movie