
William Goldman
American writer
- Born
- 12 August 1931Highland Park
- Died
- 16 November 2018aged 87 · Manhattan, Nueva York
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Leo
- Years active
- 1967–2015
Known for
About William Goldman
William Goldman was an American writer. They were born on 12 August 1931 in Highland Park. Their career spanned 13 titles, among them The Princess Bride (1987), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and Misery (1990).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for William Goldman is No Way to Treat a Lady (1967); in all, 13 films over 48 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Princess Bride (1987), with 23 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1990s, with 5 titles. The person they have worked with most is Dustin Hoffman, on 3 films, among them Papillon and All the President's Men.
Latest work
Full filmography (13)- 2015
- 2001
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
- 1992
- 1990
- 1987
Where to watch William Goldman
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1987
- 1990
- 1969
- 1973
- 1997
- 2001
- 1992
- 2015
The best William Goldman films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Papillon 1973
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969
- All the President's Men 1976
- Absolute power 1997
- Misery 1990
Family and relationships
- Siblings
- James Goldman
Has worked with
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Dustin Hoffman 3 films together Papillon, All the President's Men and 1 more
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Robert Redford 2 films together Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men
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Rob Reiner 2 films together The Princess Bride and Misery
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Anthony Hopkins 2 films together Hearts in Atlantis and Chaplin
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Hope Davis 2 films together Hearts in Atlantis and Wild Card
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Richard Farnsworth 2 films together Misery and Papillon
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Val Avery 2 films together Papillon and No Way to Treat a Lady
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Stephen King 2 films together Misery and Hearts in Atlantis
Questions about William Goldman
Where was William Goldman born?
William Goldman was born on 12 August 1931 in Highland Park.
When did William Goldman die?
William Goldman died on 16 November 2018, aged 87. They died in Manhattan, Nueva York.
What are the best William Goldman films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best William Goldman films are Papillon (1973, 9.1), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969, 8.7) and All the President's Men (1976, 8.6).
How many films and TV shows has William Goldman been in?
MovieNCo lists 13 films for William Goldman, from No Way to Treat a Lady (1967) to Wild Card (2015).
What is William Goldman's star sign?
William Goldman was a Leo: born on 12 August.
Page reviewed on 14 April 2023.










