William Peter Blatty

Writing

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

2 films as director · Active 1980–1990

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 adapt…

Known for

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957

The Exorcist

1973

The Ninth Configuration

1980

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael

2019

The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist

1998

Hollywood Ghost Stories

1986

Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist

2010

Directed(2)

1990The Exorcist III★ 6.3

1980The Ninth Configuration★ 6.4

Acting(14)

2019What She Said: The Art of Pauline KaelSelf

Film

2013Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty’s The ExorcistSelf

Film

2010The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and NowSelf

Film

2010Raising Hell: Filming the ExorcistSelf

Film

2004Exorcists: The True StoryLui-même

Film

2002The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseauself

Film

1998The Fear of God: 25 Years of The ExorcistSelf - Author & Producer

Film

1986Hollywood Ghost StoriesHimself

Film

1980The Ninth ConfigurationDr. Fromme (uncredited)

Film

1974Oscars, Actors and The ExorcistSelf

Film

1973The ExorcistThe Producer (uncredited)

Film

1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf

1958No Place to LandPoliceman (as Bill Blatty)

Film

1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf