William Peter Blatty
Writing
14
Acting Credits
2
Directed
Biography
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 ...
Known For
Filmography
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
2019
as Self
Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist
2013
as Self
Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
2010
as Self
The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now
2010
as Self
Exorcists: The True Story
2004
as Lui-même
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
2002
as self
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
1998
as Self - Author & Producer
Hollywood Ghost Stories
1986
as Himself
The Ninth Configuration
1980
as Dr. Fromme (uncredited)
Oscars, Actors and The Exorcist
1974
as Self
The Exorcist
1973
as The Producer (uncredited)
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
No Place to Land
1958
as Policeman (as Bill Blatty)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self