List of Famous people named William

Name William is among the most common names in USA, England, Brazil, Canada, France, Australia. Shortened forms: Bill, Billy, Will, Willie. Similar names: Bill, Billy, Will, Willie, Willam, Wiliam. Here are some famous Williams:

William R. Pogue

First Name William

Last Name Pogue

Born on January 23, 1930

Died on March 3, 2014 (aged 84)

Born in United States of America, Oklahoma

William Reid Pogue was an American astronaut and pilot who served in the United States Air Force (USAF) as a fighter pilot and test pilot, and reached the rank of colonel. He was also a teacher, public speaker and author.

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William Hornbeck

First Name William

Last Name Hornbeck

Born on August 23, 1901

Died on October 19, 1983 (aged 82)

Born in United States of America, California

William Hornbeck was an American film editor and film industry executive. In a 1977 poll of film editors, he had been called "the best film editor the industry has produced." He was nominated four times for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing, and won the award for A Place in the Sun (1951). Other important credits include It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Giant (1956), and I Want to Live! (1958). He edited films from notable directors including Zoltan Korda, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Universal Pictures almost brought him on board to completely re-edit George Lucas' American Graffiti.

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William Innes

First Name William

Last Name Innes

Died on January 1, 1785

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William Blakeney

First Name William

Last Name Blakeney

Died on December 25, 1895

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William Davenly

First Name William

Last Name Davenly

Born on January 1, 1616

Died on January 1, 1689 (aged 73)

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William Duberly

First Name William

Last Name Duberly

Born on July 13, 1841

Died on December 18, 1888 (aged 47)

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William Samuel Cunard

First Name William

Last Name Cunard

Born on January 1, 1856

Died on November 22, 1916 (aged 60)

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William Henry Leschallas

First Name William

Last Name Leschallas

Born on January 1, 1963 (age 63)

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William Babington

First Name William

Last Name Babington

Born on January 1, 1713

Died on March 25, 1777 (aged 64)

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William Tattersall Whiteley, 2nd Baron Marchamley

First Name William

Last Name Marchamley

Born on November 22, 1886

Died on November 17, 1949 (aged 62)

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