William Peter Blatty | Deaths | Jan 12, 2017
William Peter Blatty | Birthdays | Jan 7, 1928
William Peter Blatty was an American writer and director. Blatty is best known for his 1971 horror novel The Exorcist and its screenplay adaptation, which won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film was also nominated for Best Picture. Born and raised in New York City, Blatty received his bachelor’s degree in English from ….