Chayefsky

[ chahy-ef-skee ]

noun

1. Pad·dy [pad, -ee], 1923–1981, U.S. playwright and director.

Example Sentences

“Network” won four Academy Awards, including best screenplay for Chayefsky, best actor for Finch, best actress for Faye Dunaway and best supporting actress for Beatrice Straight.

From Washington Post

I believe Orwell and Chayefsky warned us of that.

From Los Angeles Times

When Gwen returns, she is horrified to find Chayefsky and her young daughter Nicole alone together watching TV in Bob’s hotel bedroom because this triggers memories of when an older family friend cornered her in her parents’ basement when she was 16.

From Slate

The series shows Fosse depending on a circle of friends - including Verdon, Chayefsky and playwright Neil Simon - for inspiration and guidance.

From Washington Times

The series shows Fosse depending on a circle of friends — including Verdon, Chayefsky and playwright Neil Simon — for inspiration and guidance.

From Seattle Times