Ernest Tidyman

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ernest Tidyman (January 1, 1928 - July 14, 1984) was a Cleveland-born American author and screenwriter, best known for his novels featuring the African-American detective John Shaft. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the film version of Shaft with John D.F. Black in 1971. 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. He also wrote the screenplay for the 1973 film High Plains Drifter, which was directed by Clint …

  • Writing
  • Born 1 January 1928
  • Died 14 July 1984 (age 56)
  • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • 23 credits

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Most-watched Ernest Tidyman films currently: Shaft (2000), Shaft (2019), The French Connection (1971), High Plains Drifter (1973), Shaft (1971).

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Selected TV credits: Film '72 (1971), Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980), Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980), To Kill a Cop (1978), Shaft (1973).

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