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William Goldman was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting. He won Academy Awards for his screenplays Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and All the President's Men (1976). His other works include his thriller novel Marathon Man and comedy/fantasy novel The Princess Bride, both of which he adapted for the film versions.
Born
Wednesday, 12 August 1931
Died
Thursday, 15 November 2018
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| The Phoenix Incident | Dr. Robert Weissman, M.E., / Dr. Robert Weissman | 2015 |
| The Garden's Defining Moments | Self | 2015 |
| Fry's Planet Word | Self | 2011 |
| 30 for 30 | Self | 2009 |
| Tales from the Script | Himself / Self | 2009 |
| ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway | Self | 2007 |
| Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light | Self | 2006 |
| All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' | Himself / Self | 2006 |
| AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases | Self | 2005 |
| As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' | Self | 2001 |
Actor Filmography
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Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
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| Year | Type | Category | Won |
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| 1977 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Won |
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1970 | Oscar | Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Material Not Previously Published or Produced | Won |
| 1970 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay | Nominated |
