William A. Graham (director)

William Graham
William Graham
Born	William A. Graham; May 15, 1926; New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 12, 2013 (aged 87); Malibu, California, U.S.
Other names	Bill Graham ; Billy Graham
Education	Yale University ; Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Occupation(s)	Television director ; Film director
Years active	1958–2002

William A. Graham (May 15, 1926 – September 12, 2013) was an American television and film director.^[1] he died in California at age 87 from pneumonia in mid September 2013.

Career

Beginning in 1958, Graham worked as a prolific television director, including episodes for Kraft Television Theatre, Omnibus, Checkmate, Naked City, Breaking Point, 12 O'Clock High, The F.B.I., The Fugitive, Batman, CBS Playhouse, and The X-Files.^[2] In 1980, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for directing the television film Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones.^[2]

In addition to his television work, Graham directed films, such as Honky (1971), Where the Lilies Bloom (1974), and Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991).^[3] He is known for directing American singer and actor Elvis Presley's final film Change of Habit (1969).^[4]

References

^ "R.I.P. Director William A. Graham". Deadline Hollywood. September 28, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Barnes, Mike (September 28, 2013). "Director William A. Graham Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
^ "William A. Graham". MUBI. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
^ Sage, Tyler (2019-11-12). "50 Years Ago: 'Change of Habit' Becomes Elvis Presley's Last Film". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2020-11-19.

External links

William Graham at IMDb
William Graham at AllMovie

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[1] "R.I.P. Director William A. Graham". Deadline Hollywood. September 28, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2020.

[:0-2] Barnes, Mike (September 28, 2013). "Director William A. Graham Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2020.

[3] "William A. Graham". MUBI. Retrieved 2020-11-19.

[4] Sage, Tyler (2019-11-12). "50 Years Ago: 'Change of Habit' Becomes Elvis Presley's Last Film". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2020-11-19.

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William Graham
Born	William A. Graham (1926-05-15)May 15, 1926 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 12, 2013(2013-09-12) (aged 87) Malibu, California, U.S.
Other names	Bill Graham Billy Graham
Education	Yale University Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Occupation(s)	Television director Film director
Years active	1958–2002