Paddy Chayefsky Awards

Born:
January 29, 1923 in Bronx, New York City, NY
Occupation:
Screenwriter, Play Author
Birth name:
Sidney Aaron Chayefsky
Biography:
Playwright/scenarist Paddy Chayefsky originally harbored dreams of becoming a comedian, but turned to writing while convalescing from a war wound. His entry into movies was by way of a bit part in the New York-based A Double Life (1947). He began securing writing work in the world of live...Read More

  • Network

    Best Screenplay

    Won
    Golden Globe
    1976

  • Network

    Best Original Screenplay

    Won
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
    1976

  • Network

    Best Screenplay

    Won
    New York Film Critics Circle
    1976

  • Network

    Best Screenplay

    Won
    Los Angeles Film Critics Association
    1976

  • The Hospital

    Best Screenplay

    Won
    British Academy of Film and Television
    1972

  • The Hospital

    Best Original Screenplay

    Won
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
    1971

  • The Hospital

    Best Screenplay

    Won
    Golden Globe
    1971

  • Marty

    Best Screenplay

    Won
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
    1955

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