Paddy Chayefsky (1923–1981)
Writer Actor Producer
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 1923-01-29
- Day of Death: 1981-08-01 ( 58 years old )
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, U.S
- Also Known As:
- IMDB:nm0154665
Author, producer and composer who earned a Bachelor of Science degree from CCNY, then a Purple Heart during World War II while serving in the US Army. Joining ASCAP in 1955, his chief musical collaborators included George Bassman and Harry Warren. His popular-song compositions include “Marty” and “Middle of the Night”. »