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 Dear

First Name William

Last Name Dear

Born in Canada, Ontario

Filmmaker

William Dear is a Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter known for directing Harry and the Hendersons, If Looks Could Kill, Angels in the Outfield, Wild America and Santa Who?.

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William Annesley, 4th Earl Annesley

First Name William

Last Name Annesley

Born on February 21, 1830

Died on August 10, 1874 (aged 44)

William Richard Annesley, 4th Earl Annesley, styled Viscount Glerawley until 1838, was an Irish-born British Conservative politician.

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William Charles Ross

First Name William

Last Name Ross

Born on June 3, 1794

Died on January 20, 1860 (aged 65)

Born in United Kingdom, England

Sir William Charles Ross was an English portrait and portrait miniature painter of Scottish descent; early in his career, he was known for historical paintings. He became a member of the Royal Academy in 1842.

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William Thomas Pipes

First Name William

Last Name Pipes

Born on April 15, 1850

Died on October 7, 1909 (aged 59)

Born in Canada, Nova Scotia

William Thomas Pipes was a politician in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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William Bogle

First Name William

Last Name Bogle

Born on January 2, 1801 (age 225)

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William Butler

First Name William

Last Name Butler

Born on November 30, 1967 (age 58)

Filmmaker

Actor

William Butler(1968 ~ ) is an actor, writer, director, make-up artist, special effects technician and producer.

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William Henry Barkworth Robinson Pease

First Name William

Last Name Pease

Born on September 21, 1874 (age 151)

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William Owsley

First Name William

Last Name Owsley

Born on March 24, 1782

Died on December 9, 1862 (aged 80)

Born in United States of America

William Owsley was an associate justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the 16th Governor of Kentucky. He also served in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly and was Kentucky Secretary of State under Governor James Turner Morehead.

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William John Disney

First Name William

Last Name Disney

Born on November 30, 1795

Died on November 30, 1812 (aged 17)

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William Hall

First Name William

Last Name Hall

Born on February 11, 1775

Died on October 7, 1856 (aged 81)

Born in United States of America, North Carolina

William Hall was an American politician who served as the seventh Governor of the state of Tennessee from April to October 1829.

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