Writing
Paddy Chayefsky
- Career
Active from 1945 to 1994, with a break from 1982 to 1993, busiest in 1951 and 1953 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
71/100
- Highest rated
Network85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 14 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Coming of Age1.4, average 3.0
- Crime2.0, average 3.6
- Adrenaline3.4, average 4.8
- Mystery2.8, average 4.0
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Dark Comedy 3
- Sharp Dialogue 2
- Witty Dialogue 2
- Golden Age Anthology 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Social Commentary 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Delbert MannDirectorMarty, Middle of the Night, Middle of the Night, The Bachelor Party, Marty, +1 more
Joe MantellActorMarty, Marty, The Bachelor Party
Nancy MarchandActorThe Hospital, The Bachelor Party, Marty
Augusta CiolliActorMarty, Marty
Joan CopelandActorMiddle of the Night, The Goddess
Steven HillActorMiddle of the Night, The Goddess
Esther MinciottiActorMarty, Marty
E.G. MarshallActorMiddle of the Night, The Bachelor Party
Lee PhilipsActorMiddle of the Night, Marty- JJoseph LaShelleCinematographerMarty, The Bachelor Party
Arthur HillerDirectorThe Hospital, The Americanization of Emily- CCarl LernerEditorMiddle of the Night, The Goddess
Movies and TV shows
24Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
Upcoming
1 title
Novel
2020s
1 title · average score 58
GoodWatch score 58Thanks
1990s
1 title
Writer
1980s
3 titles · average score 70
Theatre Play
GoodWatch score 70Screenplay, Novel
1970s
4 titles · average score 77
GoodWatch score 85Writer
GoodWatch score 68Additional Writing
GoodWatch score 78as Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Theatre Play
1960s
2 titles · average score 58
GoodWatch score 49Adaptation
GoodWatch score 68Screenplay
1950s
10 titles · average score 66
GoodWatch score 69Screenplay, Theatre Play
GoodWatch score 56Screenplay
TV show
GoodWatch score 70Screenplay, Story
GoodWatch score 44Teleplay
GoodWatch score 84as Leo (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 79Writer
GoodWatch score 59Story
1940s
2 titles · average score 71
GoodWatch score 77as Photographer (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 65Writer