William_A._Graham_(director)

William Graham (director)

William Graham (director)

American television and film director

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.

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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. [1]
    "R.I.P. Director William A. Graham". Deadline Hollywood. September 28, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  2. [2]
    Barnes, Mike (September 28, 2013). "Director William A. Graham Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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    "William A. Graham". MUBI. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
  4. [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.
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