William Peter Blatty

Born January 7, 1928· New York, New York, USA

† Died January 12, 2017

3Roles★ 5.9Average rating

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 Pi… Read more

Known for

The Exorcist1973The Ninth Configuration1980No Place to Land1958

Filmography

YearRating

★ 7.7

The Exorcist1973

The Producer (uncredited)

★ 6.4

The Ninth Configuration1980

Dr. Fromme (uncredited)

★ 3.5

No Place to Land1958

Policeman (as Bill Blatty)

Also behind the camera

The films and series they directed.

★ 6.3

The Exorcist III1990

★ 6.4

The Ninth Configuration1980