William Graham (director)
| William Graham | |
|---|---|
| Born | William A. Graham May 15, 1926 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Bill Graham Billy Graham |
| Education | Yale University Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre |
| Occupation | Television director Film director |
| Years active | 1958–2002 |
William A. Graham (May 15, 1926 – September 12, 2013) was an American television and film director.[1]
Career
Beginning in 1958, Graham worked as a prolific television director; he helmed episodes for dozens of series including 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), the latter of which starred Milla Jovovich in an early role.[3] He is known for directing American singer and actor Elvis Presley's final film, Change of Habit (1969).[4]
