Birthdate: January 29, 1923
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: August 1, 1981
Paddy Chayefsky was a prolific American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist known for his realistic and intimate scripts capturing the lives of ordinary Americans during the Golden Age of Television. He is the only person to win three solo Academy Awards for both adapted and original screenplays. Chayefsky’s acclaimed teleplays led to success in playwriting and novel writing. His screenwriting work, seen in films like Marty, The Hospital, and Network, displayed his talent for satirical and prescient storytelling, earning him widespread acclaim in the industry.
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