William Goldman
Born
1931-08-12
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
2018-11-16
Biography
William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 15, 2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist, before turning to writing for film. He won two Academy Awards for his screenplays, first for the western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and again for All the President's Men (1976), about journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, who broke the Watergate scandal of President Richard Nixon for the Washington Post. Both films starred Robert Redford. His other notable works include his thriller novel Marathon Man and comedy-f...
Known for
Inside the Actors Studio
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Tales from the Script
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American Masters
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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
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Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
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As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'
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Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of "All the President's Men"
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The Making Of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
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All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
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Misery Loves Company
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Hello Actors Studio
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Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man'
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A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall
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Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat
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On Location with Gunga Din
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