List of Famous people named Willis

Similar names: Welles. Here are some famous Willises:

Willis A. Gorman

First Name Willis

Last Name Gorman

Born on January 12, 1816

Died on May 20, 1876 (aged 60)

Born in United States of America, Kentucky

Willis Arnold Gorman was an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Willis Alston

First Name Willis

Last Name Alston

Born on January 1, 1769

Died on April 10, 1837 (aged 68)

Born in United States of America, North Carolina

Willis Alston was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party and later a Jacksonian, he served in the 6th through 13th congresses (1799–1815) and the 19th through 21st congresses (1825–1831). He was the nephew of Nathaniel Macon.

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Willis Goldbeck

First Name Willis

Last Name Goldbeck

Born on October 24, 1898

Died on September 17, 1979 (aged 80)

Born in United States of America, New York

Filmmaker

Willis Goldbeck was an American screenwriter, film director and producer. He wrote for 40 films between 1923 and 1962. He also directed ten films between 1942 and 1951. Willis graduated from Worcester Academy.

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Willis Smith

First Name Willis

Last Name Smith

Born on December 19, 1887

Died on June 26, 1953 (aged 65)

Born in United States of America, Virginia

Willis Smith was a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1950 and 1953.

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