Portrait of William Hjortsberg

William Hjortsberg

Bio: William Reinhold "Gatz" Hjortsberg was an American novelist and screenwriter, known for his originality and for writing the screenplay of the film Legend. His novel Falling Angel was the basis for the film Angel Heart (1987)
Born: Sun, Feb 23 1941
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 22 2017
William Hjortsberg is 76 years old
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Poster of Angel Heart
Angel Heart
William Hjortsberg was
46 in Angel Heart
as 'Novel'.
Fri, Mar 06 1987
Poster of Legend
Legend
William Hjortsberg was
44 in Legend
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Aug 28 1985
Poster of The Georgia Peaches
The Georgia Peaches
William Hjortsberg was
39 in The Georgia Peaches
as 'Teleplay'.
Sat, Nov 08 1980
Poster of Thunder and Lightning
Thunder and Lightning
William Hjortsberg was
36 in Thunder and Lightning
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Aug 12 1977

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