January 25, 1933, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Died
1996, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Place Of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Profession
Writer, Miscellaneous Crew
Education
Erasmus Hall High School
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
1
Thanked in the acknowledgments section of the novel Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith.
2
The David Mamet film 'Homicide (1991)' began as an adaptation of William Caunitz's novel "Suspects." However, the more Mamet wrote, the more his story diverged from the source material until, with Caunitz's blessing, Mamet left "Suspects" behind entirely.
3
Wrote "One Police Plaza" during 10 years on the New York police force.
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