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- Biography
- Playwright/scenarist Paddy Chayefsky originally harbored dreams of becoming a comedian, but turned to writing while convalescing from a war wound. His entry into movies was by way of a bit part in the New York-based A Double Life (1947).
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- Born
- January 29, 1923
- Died
- August 01, 1981
Awards
Academy
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Won | Academy |
Best Original Screenplay Network |
Golden Globe
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Won | Golden Globe |
Best Screenplay Network |
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie |
Best Original Screenplay Network |
L.A. Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Won | L.A. Film Critics Association |
Best Screenplay Network |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Screenplay Network |
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