William Peter Blatty, American writer and filmmaker (born 1928)

William Peter Blatty

American writer and filmmaker (1928–2017)

William Peter Blatty 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…