Ernest Tidyman

Ernest Tidyman
BornErnest Ralph Tidyman
(1928-01-01)January 1, 1928
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 1984(1984-07-14) (aged 56)
London, England
OccupationAuthor, screenwriter
Notable worksShaft
The French Connection
SpouseChris Clark
Children2

Ernest Ralph Tidyman (January 1, 1928 – July 14, 1984) was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his novels featuring the African-American detective John Shaft. His screenplay for The French Connection garnered him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as a Golden Globe Award, a Writers Guild of America Award, and an Edgar Award.[1] In 1971, he also co-wrote the screenplay for the film version of Shaft with John D. F. Black.[2]

  1. ^ "Ernest R. Tidyman, Screen Writer, Dies at 56". The New York Times. July 16, 1984. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
  2. ^ "70S Rewing: John Guillermin's Shaft in Africa". Twitch Film. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011. Retrieved June 12, 2011.