William Peter Blatty was an American director, screenwriter, and novelist, born on January 7, 1928, in New York City. He gained fame for his 1971 novel 'The Exorcist,' which was adapted into the iconic 1973 film of the same name, winning an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Blatty's work, known for its exploration of themes related to faith and the supernatural, earned him both an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award, cementing his legacy in the film and literary world.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Peter Blatty belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: Bethesda
Cause of Death: multiple myeloma
Educated At: Brooklyn Preparatory School | George Washington University | Georgetown University
Occupation: producer | prose writer | novelist | film producer | film director | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Linda Tuero
Children: J.T. Blatty
Awards Received: Audie Award for Narration by the Author | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Capricorn 10 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 23 Aries 31 |
| Moon | 22 Cancer 3 | 27 Aries 1 | 27 Capricorn 36 |
| Mercury | 15 Capricorn 21 | 28 Sagittarius 58 | 4 Aries 21 |
| Venus | 4 Sagittarius 23 | 4 Pisces 47 | 2 Aries 38 |
| Mars | 21 Sagittarius 41 | 29 Cancer 32 | 4 Pisces 41 |
| Jupiter | 27 Pisces 25 | 12 Gemini 33 | 18 Aries 14 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 35 | 15 Pisces 0 | 19 Sagittarius 19 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 50 | 23 Taurus 30 | 4 Aries 31 |
| Neptune | 28 Leo 50 | 27 Pisces 24 | 26 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 5 | 1 Aquarius 16 | 15 Cancer 2 |
| Rahu | 17 Gemini 17 | 1 Aries 8 | 12 Gemini 9 |
| Ketu | 17 Sagittarius 17 | 1 Libra 8 | 12 Sagittarius 9 |
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