Paddy Chayefsky's biography
Paddy Chayefsky is 58 years old screenwriter born on on Monday 29th of January 1923. He is often nicknamed as Pappy. According to year of birth 1923 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 29th of January means he is Aquarius. Aquarius is an Airy sign. They are smart thinkers, social, communicative, independent and intelligent people.
He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be screenwriter. You can know him also as novelist, playwright, writer. He is recently known as science fiction writer.
Paddy Chayefsky's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: City College of New York, Fordham University, DeWitt Clinton High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School [1939]
Paddy Chayefsky's career
His main focus is to be screenwriter.
How did Paddy Chayefsky die
He died on on Saturday 1st of August 1981 when he was 58 years old at New York City. Paddy Chayefskys death was caused by cancer. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Paddy Chayefsky's Awards
- He received award for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay for work The Hospital in 1971
- He received award for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay for work Network in 1976
- He received award for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay for work Marty in 1955
Paddy Chayefsky's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Paddy Chayefsky's quotes
- [advice to Gore Vidal] If you want all the prizes, you gotta write shrill.
- In spite of everything, screenwriting is better than threading pipe.
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Paddy Chayefsky's body shape
Lets describe how Paddy Chayefsky looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.