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William Saroyan

Writing

5.3 Popularity Aug 31, 1908 (72 years old) Fresno, California, USA

William Saroyan (August 31, 1908 – May 18, 1981) was an Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1940, and in 1943 won the Academy Award for Best Story for the film The Human Comedy. When the studio rejected his original 240-pag...

Biography

William Saroyan (August 31, 1908 – May 18, 1981) was an Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1940, and in 1943 won the Academy Award for Best Story for the film The Human Comedy. When the studio rejected his original 240-page treatment, he turned it into a novel, The Human Comedy. Saroyan is regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

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Filmography 23

2024
MOTHERLAND Movie

as William Saroyan (voice)

2017
The Pheasant Hunter Movie

Original Story

2015
Ithaca Movie

Novel

2008
The Banishment Movie

Novel

1992
1976
The Time of Your Life Movie

Screenplay

1972
Call Her Mom Movie

Songs

1968
The Dick Cavett Show TV

as Self - Guest

1963
1962
1955
1952
Mr. Lincoln Movie

Writer

1952
1949
Hello Out There Movie

Writer

Photos 1

William Saroyan Photo

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday August 31, 1908 (72 years old)
Died May 18, 1981
Place of Birth Fresno, California, USA
Also Known As Уильям Сароян
Years Active 1943 - 2024
Popularity 5.3
Career Stats
23 Total Credits
1 Movie Roles
4 TV Roles
1 Photos