Paddy Chayefsky

Paddy Chayefsky

writer, actor, producer

Paddy Chayefsky was born on Jan 29, 1923 in USA. Paddy Chayefsky's big-screen debut came with A Double Life directed by George Cukor in 1947, strarring Photographer (uncredited). Paddy Chayefsky is known for Network directed by Sidney Lumet, Faye Dunaway stars as Diana Christensen and William Holden as Max Schumacher. Paddy Chayefsky has got 15 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Paddy Chayefsky achieved is Online Film & Television Association. The upcoming new movie Paddy Chayefsky plays is Altered States which will be released on Dec 25, 1980.

Author, producer, and composer who earned a Bachelor of Science degree from CCNY, then a Purple Heart during World War II while serving in the US Army. Joining ASCAP in 1955, his chief musical collaborators included George Bassman and Harry Warren. His popular-song compositions include "Marty" and "Middle of the Night".

  • Birthday

    Jan 29, 1923
  • Place of Birth

    The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Awards

15 wins & 6 nominations

Online Film & Television Association
2018
Behind the Scenes
Winner - OFTA TV Hall of Fame
2007
Creative
Winner - OFTA Film Hall of Fame
Academy Awards, USA
1977
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Winner - Oscar
1972
Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced
Winner - Oscar
1956
Best Writing, Screenplay
Winner - Oscar
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