William peter blatty bio

Writer, screenwriter Date of Birth: 07.01.1928 Country: USA

Content:

1. William Peter Blatty: A Renowned Writer and Screenwriter
2. Literary Career
3. "The Exorcist": A Literary and Cinematic Triumph
4. Sequels and Prequels
5. Other Notable Works
6. How to Stop the World, Jack (1960)

William Peter Blatty: A Renowned Writer and Screenwriter

Early Life and Education

William Peter Blatty was born on January 7, 1928, in New York City, to Lebanese Catholic parents.

After graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in English and a Master's degree, Blatty joined the Foreign Service and served in Lebanon.

Literary Career

In the mid-1950s, Blatty decided to pursue a career in writing full-time.

He penned several novels and screenplays, some in collaboration with Blake Edwards, the creator of "The Pink Panther."

"The Exorcist": A Literary and Cinematic Triumph

Blatty's most famous work, "The Exorcist," was published in 1971.

It tells the story of a p