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William P. McGivern
Writing
Born December 6, 1918 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died November 18, 1982
Also known as William Peter McGivern · William McGivern · Bill Peters
Biography
William Peter McGivern (December 6, 1918 – November 18, 1982) was an American novelist and television scriptwriter. He published more than 20 novels, mostly mysteries and crime thrillers, some under the pseudonym Bill Peters.
Awards & recognition
- Edgar Awards · 1949
Filmography10 titles
The Big Heat
1953Original Story
1953Original Story
Kojak
1973Story, Teleplay, Writer
1973Story, Teleplay, Writer
Adam-12
1968Writer
1968Writer
Odds Against Tomorrow
1959Novel
1959Novel
Shield for Murder
1954Novel
1954Novel
Night of the Juggler
1980Novel
1980Novel
The Virginian
1962Writer
1962Writer
I Saw What You Did
1965Screenplay
1965Screenplay
Brannigan
1975Screenplay
1975Screenplay
The Wrecking Crew
1968Screenplay
1968Screenplay