William Graham (director)

For other people with similar names, see Bill Graham.
William Graham
Born
William A. Graham

(1926-05-15)May 15, 1926
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 2013(2013-09-12) (aged 87)
Malibu, California, U.S.
Other namesBill Graham
Billy Graham
EducationYale University
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Occupation(s)Television director
Film director
Years active1958–2002

William A. Graham (May 15, 1926 – September 12, 2013) was an American television and film director.[1] He died in California at age 87 from pneumonia in mid September 2013.

Career

Beginning in 1958, Graham worked as a prolific television director, including episodes for 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).[3] He is known for directing American singer and actor Elvis Presley's final film Change of Habit (1969).[4]

References

  1. ^ "R.I.P. Director William A. Graham". Deadline Hollywood. September 28, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (September 28, 2013). "Director William A. Graham Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "William A. Graham". MUBI. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
  4. ^ Sage, Tyler (2019-11-12). "50 Years Ago: 'Change of Habit' Becomes Elvis Presley's Last Film". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2020-11-19.