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Ernest Ralph Tidyman was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his novels featuring the African-American detective John Shaft. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the film version of Shaft with John D.F. Black in 1971.
Born
Sunday, 01 January 1928
Died
Saturday, 14 July 1984
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The 44th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner | 1972 |
| Film '72 | Self | 1971 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The 44th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner | 1972 |
| Film '72 | Self | 1971 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones | 1982 |
| Dummy | 1979 |
| Shaft's Big Score! | 1972 |
| Shaft | 1971 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1972 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Won |
| 1972 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
