William Goldman

William Goldman (born August 12, 1931, Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.—died November 16, 2018, New York, New York) was an American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright noted for his versatility, his works ranging from witty comedies to dramas, as well as for his talent for writing dialogue. Goldman grew up in a suburb of Chicago, the son of a businessman and his wife. He attended Oberlin College in Ohio, where he was an editor for the school’s...