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 D. Mitchell

First Name William
Last Name Mitchell
Born on September 9, 1874
Died on August 24, 1955 (aged 80)

William DeWitt Mitchell was an American attorney who had served as both Solicitor General of the United States under President Calvin Coolidge and United States Attorney General under President Herbert Hoover.

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William Cochrane

First Name William
Last Name Cochrane
Died on December 31, 1873
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William Barbey

First Name William
Last Name Barbey
Born on July 14, 1842
Died on November 18, 1914 (aged 72)

William Barbey (1842–1914) was a Swiss botanist and politician.

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William Bethell

First Name William
Last Name Bethell
Born on January 1, 1848
Died on August 13, 1926 (aged 78)
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William Bramley

First Name William
Last Name Bramley
Born on April 18, 1928
Died on October 27, 1985 (aged 57)

William Bramley was an American actor.

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William Forrest

First Name William
Last Name Forrest
Born on October 10, 1902
Died on January 26, 1989 (aged 86)

William Forrest was an American theatre, film, and television actor.

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William Cameron

First Name William
Last Name Cameron
Born on January 21, 1955 (age 71)
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William Chambers

First Name William
Last Name Chambers
Died on May 20, 1883

William Chambers of Glenormiston or William Chambers was a Scottish publisher and politician, the brother of Robert Chambers. The brothers were influential in the mid-19th century, in both scientific and political circles.

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William Ching

First Name William
Last Name Ching
Born on October 2, 1913
Died on July 1, 1989 (aged 75)

William Brooks Ching was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films and on television during the later 1940s and 1950s. Ching may be best known for his supporting role in Rudolph Maté's 1950 film noir, D.O.A. along with his role as the overbearing boyfriend of Katharine Hepburn's character in George Cukor's 1952 comedy Pat and Mike.

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William Lambert

First Name William
Last Name Lambert
Born on August 26, 1833
Died on February 23, 1924 (aged 90)
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