Paddy Chayefsky
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Summary
Paddy Chayefsky was born on January 29, 1923[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on August 1, 1981[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,109 views/month, #6,578 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kensico Cemetery[11], Sharon Gardens Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[14]
- Occupation: actor[15], film producer[16], composer[17]
- Field of work: film and literature[18]
- Educated at: City College of New York[19], Fordham University[20], DeWitt Clinton High School[21]
- Award received: Purple Heart[22], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[23], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24], Golden Globe Awards[25], Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Paddy Chayefsky[28]
- Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[29]
- Cause of death: cancer[30]
- Residence: New York City[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[32]
- Family name: Chayefsky[33]
- Given name: Paddy[34], Sidney[35], Aaron[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[38], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[39], Tony Award for Best Play[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Name in native language: Paddy Chayefsky[42]
Why It Matters
Paddy Chayefsky has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Paddy Chayefsky born?
Paddy Chayefsky was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Paddy Chayefsky die?
Paddy Chayefsky died in New York City[4].
What did Paddy Chayefsky do for work?
Paddy Chayefsky worked as a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Paddy Chayefsky go to school?
Paddy Chayefsky was educated at City College of New York[19], Fordham University[20], and DeWitt Clinton High School[21].
What awards did Paddy Chayefsky receive?
Honors received include Purple Heart[22], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[23], and Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24].