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.
William Graham | |
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| 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 |
Career
editBeginning 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
edit- ^ "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.