William Goldman

William Goldman was a highly acclaimed American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, born on August 12, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. He gained widespread fame for his work in both literature and film. Goldman's enduring legacy includes the beloved novel "The Princess Bride," which he also adapted into a successful cult classic movie. He was a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and Best Adapted Screenplay for "All the President’s Men." Known for his sharp wit and storytelling prowess, Goldman’s influence on Hollywood and literature remains profound, even beyond his passing in 2018.