Ernest Tidyman
(1928-1984)
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Ernest Ralph Tidyman (January 1, 1928 – July 14, 1984) was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his novels featuring the African-American detective John Shaft. His screenplay for The French Connection garnered him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as a Golden Globe Award, a Writers Guild of America Award, and an Edgar Award. In 1971, he also co-wrote the screenplay for the film version of Shaft with John D. F. Black.
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1 January 1928 Cleveland, Ohio
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14 July 1984 (aged 56) London, England
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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