William Goldman was an American writer, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and children's author, born in Highland Park. He was known for his contributions to literature and film, influencing various genres with his storytelling. Goldman produced significant works throughout his career, and his legacy as a versatile author continues to be celebrated.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Goldman belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Highland Park
Place of Death: Manhattan
Cause of Death: colorectal cancer
Educated At: Oberlin College | Columbia University
Occupation: film screenwriter | playwright | writer | screenwriter
Children: Susanna Goldman | Jenny Rebecca Goldman
Awards Received: Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation | Writers Guild of America Award | Edgar Awards | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for August 12, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Leo 0 | 20 Leo 14 | 21 Scorpio 22 |
| Moon | 3 Leo 13 | 3 Aries 42 | 23 Capricorn 47 |
| Mercury | 15 Virgo 52 | 4 Leo 21 | 6 Sagittarius 44 |
| Venus | 11 Leo 47 | 14 Cancer 37 | 8 Sagittarius 46 |
| Mars | 6 Libra 51 | 3 Libra 35 | 11 Sagittarius 2 |
| Jupiter | 5 Leo 41 | 14 Cancer 10 | 21 Leo 25 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 9 | 1 Aries 3 | 19 Capricorn 11 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 14 | 1 Gemini 14 | 16 Aries 5 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 54 | 1 Aries 46 | 7 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 11 | 2 Aquarius 9 | 22 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 7 Aries 45 | 19 Pisces 38 | 2 Aries 47 |
| Ketu | 7 Libra 45 | 19 Virgo 38 | 2 Libra 47 |
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