William P. McGivern
Writing · Screenplay · Novel · Original Story
Born Dec 6, 1918 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Active 1953–1982 · Awards: Edgar Awards
William Peter McGivern (December 6, 1918 – November 18, 1982) was an American novelist and television scriptwriter. He published more than 20 novels, mostly mysteries and crime thrillers, some under the pseudonym Bill Peters.
Filmography
Night of the Juggler (1980) — NovelBrannigan (1975) — ScreenplayKojak (1973) — Writer · Story · TeleplayBanyon (1972) — WriterSan Francisco International Airport (1970) — WriterAdam-12 (1968) — WriterThe Wrecking Crew (1968) — ScreenplayThe Caper of the Golden Bulls (1967) — NovelA Choice of Killers (1967) — NovelI Saw What You Did (1965) — ScreenplayThe Last Judgment (1965) — Original StorySlattery's People (1964) — WriterNightmare in Chicago (1964) — NovelDefeat the Boss (1963) — Original StoryKraft Suspense Theatre (1963) — Writer · Director · NovelThe Virginian (1962) — WriterBen Casey (1961) — WriterCheckmate (1960) — WriterOdds Against Tomorrow (1959) — NovelHell on Frisco Bay (1955) — NovelShield for Murder (1954) — NovelRogue Cop (1954) — NovelThe Big Heat (1953) — Original Story