William Peter Blatty
Full Name: William Peter Blatty
Nationality:
Profession: Writer & Filmmaker
Why Famous: William Peter Blatty is known for the novel and Academy Award-winning screenplay of "The Exorcist".
Born: January 7, 1928
Star Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Died: January 12, 2017 (aged 89)
Married Life
- 1975-07-20 "The Exorcist" writer William Peter Blatty (47) weds tennis player Linda Tuero (24) in Las Vegas
Historical Events in the Life of William Peter Blatty
- 1973-12-26 Horror film "The Exorcist" based on book and screenplay by William Peter Blatty, starring Linda Blai, rated X, premieres - 1st horror film to be nominated for Best Picture
- 1974-01-26 31st Golden Globes: "The Exorcist", Al Pacino, & Marsha Mason win
- 1990-08-17 "Exorcist 3" film written and directed by William Peter Blatty, premieres