William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 16, 2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter.
aka That's Life (1968) – adapted from his novel Piano Man – adaptation of his novel Father's Day Papillon – adaptation of the novel which was not used Grand Hotel (late 1970s/early 1980s) – musical remake of the 1932 MGM film, with Norman Jewison to direct The Sea Kings (late 1970s) – a pirate movie about the relationship between Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, the first of a three-picture deal with Joseph E.
He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting.
He wrote it in two weeks, and it was published under the pseudonym Harry Longbaugh—a variant spelling of the Sundance Kid's real name, which Goldman had been researching since the late 1950s.
His father killed himself while his son was still in high school; his mother's deafness increased the stress in the home. ===Education=== Goldman received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College in 1952, and he was drafted into the Army shortly thereafter.
He knew how to type, so he was assigned to the Pentagon, where he worked as a clerk; he was discharged with the rank of corporal in September 1954.
He then earned a master of arts degree at Columbia University, graduating in 1956.
In 1956, he completed an master's thesis at Columbia University on the comedy of manners in America. His brother James Goldman was a playwright and screenwriter, and they shared an apartment in New York with their friend John Kander.
On June 25, 1956, Goldman began writing his first novel The Temple of Gold, completing it in less than three weeks.
Separated from her blanket, Wigger, an orphan, nearly dies of loneliness until an extraordinary wind from Zurich brings them together again. ===Short stories=== "Something Blue", Rogue, April 1963, pp. 13–83. "The Ice Cream Eat", Transatlantic Review Winter 1959–60 "Till the Right Girls Come Along", Transatlantic Review, Winter 1961 "Da Vinci", New World Writing no.
17 1960 "The Simple Pleasures of the Rich", Transatlantic Review Autumn-Winter 1974 ===Notable articles=== ==See also== ==References== ===Books cited=== ==External links== Finding aid to William Goldman papers at Columbia University.
In 1985, he received the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement from the Writers Guild of America. ==Personal life== He was married to Ilene Jones from 1961 until their divorce in 1991; the couple had two daughters, Jenny and Susanna.
Separated from her blanket, Wigger, an orphan, nearly dies of loneliness until an extraordinary wind from Zurich brings them together again. ===Short stories=== "Something Blue", Rogue, April 1963, pp. 13–83. "The Ice Cream Eat", Transatlantic Review Winter 1959–60 "Till the Right Girls Come Along", Transatlantic Review, Winter 1961 "Da Vinci", New World Writing no.
Separated from her blanket, Wigger, an orphan, nearly dies of loneliness until an extraordinary wind from Zurich brings them together again. ===Short stories=== "Something Blue", Rogue, April 1963, pp. 13–83. "The Ice Cream Eat", Transatlantic Review Winter 1959–60 "Till the Right Girls Come Along", Transatlantic Review, Winter 1961 "Da Vinci", New World Writing no.
He also won two Edgar Awards, from the Mystery Writers of America, for Best Motion Picture Screenplay: for Harper in 1967, and for Magic (adapted from his 1976 novel) in 1979.
The movie was released in 1969, a critical and commercial success that earned Goldman an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
aka That's Life (1968) – adapted from his novel Piano Man – adaptation of his novel Father's Day Papillon – adaptation of the novel which was not used Grand Hotel (late 1970s/early 1980s) – musical remake of the 1932 MGM film, with Norman Jewison to direct The Sea Kings (late 1970s) – a pirate movie about the relationship between Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, the first of a three-picture deal with Joseph E.
This inspired him into a burst of creativity, including several novels and screenplays. Goldman's novel writing moved in a more commercial direction following the death of his editor Hiram Haydn in late 1973.
17 1960 "The Simple Pleasures of the Rich", Transatlantic Review Autumn-Winter 1974 ===Notable articles=== ==See also== ==References== ===Books cited=== ==External links== Finding aid to William Goldman papers at Columbia University.
He also won two Edgar Awards, from the Mystery Writers of America, for Best Motion Picture Screenplay: for Harper in 1967, and for Magic (adapted from his 1976 novel) in 1979.
He also won two Edgar Awards, from the Mystery Writers of America, for Best Motion Picture Screenplay: for Harper in 1967, and for Magic (adapted from his 1976 novel) in 1979.
aka That's Life (1968) – adapted from his novel Piano Man – adaptation of his novel Father's Day Papillon – adaptation of the novel which was not used Grand Hotel (late 1970s/early 1980s) – musical remake of the 1932 MGM film, with Norman Jewison to direct The Sea Kings (late 1970s) – a pirate movie about the relationship between Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, the first of a three-picture deal with Joseph E.
In 1985, he received the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement from the Writers Guild of America. ==Personal life== He was married to Ilene Jones from 1961 until their divorce in 1991; the couple had two daughters, Jenny and Susanna.
The latter was directed by Rob Reiner for Castle Rock, which hired Goldman to write the screenplay for Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's novel Misery, considered "one of [King's] least adaptable novels".
In 1985, he received the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement from the Writers Guild of America. ==Personal life== He was married to Ilene Jones from 1961 until their divorce in 1991; the couple had two daughters, Jenny and Susanna.
Although his body of work has been consumed by millions, he has never let his populism overwhelm a glittering intelligence and penchant for upending expectation." ===Self-appraisal=== In 2000, Goldman said of his writing: Goldman has also said of his work: "I [don't] like my writing.
He adapted Misery into a stage play, which made its debut on Broadway in 2015 in a production starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf. His script for Heat was filmed again as Wild Card (2015), starring Jason Statham. ===Critical reception=== In their feature on Goldman, IGN said, "It's a testament to just how truly great William Goldman is at his best that I actually had to think hard about what to select as his 'Must-See' cinematic work".
William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 16, 2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter.
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