William Dodson Broyles, Jr., a distinguished American screenwriter, was born on October 8, 1944, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would span across multiple decades and various mediums of storytelling, including television series and films, thereby cementing his reputation as a master of his craft and a testament to his unwavering dedication to the art of screenwriting, with his work serving as a testament to his exceptional talent and versatility.
Personal Details
BornOct 8, 1944 Houston, Texas
Spouse
Linda Purl
( Nov 5, 1988 to May 11, 2025 )Andrea Bettina Berndt
( May 11, 2025 to May 11, 2025 )Sybil Ann Newman
Biography
Career
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2015
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2006

Flags of Our Fathers as Screenplay
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2005

Jarhead as Screenplay
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2004

The Polar Express as Screenplay
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2002

Unfaithful as Screenplay
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2001

Planet of the Apes as Screenplay
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2000

Cast Away as Writer
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1999

Entrapment as Screenplay
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1995

Apollo 13 as Screenplay
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1993

J.F.K.: Reckless Youth as Writer
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2017

Six as Creator