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Paddy Chayefsky

Paddy Chayefsky

American writer

Died
1 August 1981Nueva York
Nationality
USA
Years active
1955–1980

Known for

About Paddy Chayefsky

Paddy Chayefsky was an American writer. Their career spanned 5 titles, among them Paint Your Wagon (1969), The way we were (1973) and Network (1976).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Paddy Chayefsky is Marty (1955); in all, 5 films over 25 years. They have worked as writer in 5, actor in 1 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Paint Your Wagon (1969), with 8 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1970s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is George Gaynes, on 2 films, among them The way we were and Altered States.

Latest work

Full filmography (5)
  1. 1980 6.6
  2. 1976 8.2
  3. 1973 7.7
  4. 1969 8.4
  5. 1955

    Marty

    Leo · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.2

Where to watch Paddy Chayefsky

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1969 8.4
  2. 1973 7.7
  3. 1976 8.2
  4. 1955

    Marty

    Leo · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.2

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Paddy Chayefsky films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Paint Your Wagon 1969 8.4
  2. Network 1976 8.2
  3. The way we were 1973 7.7

Has worked with

Questions about Paddy Chayefsky

When did Paddy Chayefsky die?

Paddy Chayefsky died on 1 August 1981. They died in Nueva York.

What are the best Paddy Chayefsky films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Paddy Chayefsky films are Paint Your Wagon (1969, 8.4), Network (1976, 8.2) and The way we were (1973, 7.7).

How many films and TV shows has Paddy Chayefsky been in?

MovieNCo lists 5 films for Paddy Chayefsky, from Marty (1955) to Altered States (1980).

Page reviewed on 27 January 2018.

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