Caption: Paddy Chayefsky
Writer, Actor, Producer
Born: January 29, 1923
Star sign: Aquarius
Known for: Network (1976), Altered States (1980), Marty (1955), Paint Your Wagon (1969)
Source: IMDB
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".