William Goldman
Born in 1931
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William Goldman was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter.
Born in Chicago, he earned degrees from Oberlin College and Columbia University.
Goldman's career spanned decades, including five novels and three Broadway plays before transitioning to screenwriting.
He won two Academy Awards for his screenplays and two Edgar Awards for Best Motion Picture Screenplay.
Goldman is best known for his novel and screenplay adaptation of The Princess Bride.
He also wrote memoirs about his experiences in Broadway and Hollywood.
Goldman passed away in 2018 at the age of 87 due to complications from colon cancer and pneumonia.
