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Paddy Chayefsky

Birth Name:
Sidney Aaron Chayefsky
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York, United States
Profession
Writer, Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Succeeded as a playwright and a novelist, but especially as a screenwriter with his Academy Award-winning films, "Marty," "The Hospital," and "Network․"
  • While in the U․S․ Army fighting in World War II, he received the nickname “Paddy” and a Purple Heart
  • Quote: "A writer is what he writes, and I would like to be remembered as a good writer․ I would like the stuff I write to be done and read for many generations․ I just hope the world lasts that long․"
  • He joined the American Society of composers, Authors and Publishers in 1955 where he went on to release his popular Academy Award-winning film "Marty," that premiered on "The Philco Television Playhouse․"
  • His writing style has a reputation for having the protagonist wrestle with personal problems and have troubles managing their emotions
  • Made a special addition to the contract for his Academy Award-winning film "Marty," stating that only he could write the screenplay
  • Won 3 solo Academy Awards for Best Screenplay, one of two people to do this

Awards

  • 1956Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay:Winner
  • 1956Primetime Emmy - Best Original Teleplay Writing:Nominated
  • 1956WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Drama:Winner
  • 1959Oscar - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
  • 1972Oscar - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced:Winner
  • 1972Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Winner
  • 1972WGA Award (Screen) - Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen:Winner
  • 1973BAFTA Film Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 1976LAFCA Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 1976NSFC Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 1976NYFCC Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
  • 1977Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:Winner
  • 1977Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:Winner
  • 1977WGA Award (Screen) - Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen:Winner
  • 1978BAFTA Film Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 1981Saturn Award - Best Writing:Nominated
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