William Goldman Rank
About William Goldman
William Goldman was an American novelist, non-fiction author, playwright and screenwriter. He initially established himself as a prominent novelist in the 1950s and later became a renowned screenwriter. Genres he dealt with as a writer include drama, fiction, thriller and fantasy. Amongst his best-known works are the novels “The Princess Bride” and “Marathon Man” and the screenplays for the films “All the President’s Men” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”.
Family Life
His mother’s name was Marion Well and his father’s name was Maurice Clarence Goldman. He was raised in Highland Park, Chicago, Illinois alongside an elder brother. He and his ex-wife Ilene Jones divorced in 1991, after 30 years of marriage. They had two daughters together.
Achievements
He was the recipient of two Academy Awards, two Edgar Awards and a Laurel Award.
Death
He died from colon cancer and pneumonia complications on November 16, 2018.
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F.A.Q. about William Goldman
When is his birthday?
William Goldman's birthday is on August 12, 1931.
In how many days is his birthday?
William's birthday is in 41 days
How old was William when he died?
He was 87 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 16, 2018.
How old would he be today?
William Goldman would be 90 years old if he was alive today.
Where was William from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..
William Goldman's Popularity
William Goldman was a famous American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, who was born on August 12, 1931. As a person born on this date, William Goldman is listed in our database as the 80th most popular celebrity for the day (August 12) and the 65th most popular for the year (1931).
People born on August 12 fall under the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. William Goldman is the 2116th most popular Leo.
Aside from information specific to William Goldman's birthday, William Goldman is the 12273rd most famous American and ranks 305th in famous people born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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