William Goldman was an American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned seven decades. He wrote 16 novels and numerous screenplays, establishing himself as one of the most acclaimed writers in Hollywood history. Goldman's breakthrough came with his first original screenplay, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as awards from the BAFTAs and Golden Globes. He continued his success with All the President's Men (1976), for which he received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Both films were later inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Among his most celebrated works is The Princess Bride, which he adapted from his 1973 novel into the 1987 film. All three of his major films—Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, and The Princess Bride—were included on the 2006 list by the Writers Guild of America of the 101 Greatest Screenplays. Throughout his career, Goldman received numerous accolades including three Writers Guild of America Awards, the 1985 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, two Edgar Awards for Best Motion Picture Screenplay, and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.