Writing
Paddy Chayefsky
- Titles
- 23movies7TV shows
- 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 13 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Satire & Parody4.5average 2.3
- Social Commentary6.8average 4.9
- Politics4.4average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.3average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Historical3.9average 2.6
- Nostalgia4.8average 3.7
- Romance4.8average 3.8
Rarely in their work
- Crime2.1, average 3.7
- Coming of Age1.5, average 3.0
- Adrenaline3.6, average 4.9
- Violence3.1, average 4.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Dark Comedy 2
- Sharp Dialogue 2
- Witty Dialogue 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Character-Driven 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Delbert MannDirectorMarty, Middle of the Night, The Bachelor Party, Middle of the Night, Marty, +1 more
Joe MantellActorMarty, Marty, The Bachelor Party
Nancy MarchandActorThe Hospital, The Bachelor Party, Marty
Joan CopelandActorMiddle of the Night, The Goddess
Steven HillActorThe Goddess, Middle of the Night
Esther MinciottiActorMarty, Marty
Lee PhilipsActorMiddle of the Night, Marty
E.G. MarshallActorThe Bachelor Party, Middle of the Night
Augusta CiolliActorMarty, Marty
Arthur HillerDirectorThe Hospital, The Americanization of Emily- JJoseph LaShelleCinematographerMarty, The Bachelor Party
- CCarl LernerEditorMiddle of the Night, The Goddess
Movies and TV shows
23Type
Upcoming
1 title
Novel
2020s
1 title · average score 57
1990s
1 title
Writer
1980s
3 titles · average score 70
Theatre Play
Screenplay, Novel
1970s
4 titles · average score 77
Writer
Additional Writing
as Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Theatre Play
1960s
2 titles · average score 58
Adaptation
Screenplay
1950s
9 titles · average score 66
Screenplay, Theatre Play
Screenplay
Story, Associate Producer
Teleplay
as Leo (uncredited)
Writer
1940s
2 titles · average score 71
as Photographer (uncredited)
Writer