Sidney Aaron "Paddy" Chayefsky (January 29, 1923 – August 1, 1981) was an American playwright, screenwriter and novelist. He is the only person to have won three solo Academy Awards for writing both adapted and original screenplays.
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Full name at birth | Sidney Aaron Chayefsky
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Claim to fame | Marty
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Date of birth | 29 January 1923
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Place of birth | The Bronx, New York, USA
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Date of death | 1 August 1981
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Age | 58 (age at death)
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Place of death | New York City, New York, USA
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Occupation | Novelist, Playwright, Screenwriter
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Paddy Chayefsky is known for his role in the TV special The 28th Annual Academy Awards (1956) as Self - Winner.
He is also known for his role in the TV series Hollywood Insider (2018) as Self.
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