Bill Anderson (producer)
Bill Anderson | |
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| Born | William Hillyard Anderson October 12, 1911 Smithfield, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 1997 (aged 86) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Known for | Old Yeller, Zorro |
William Hillyard Anderson (October 12, 1911 – December 28, 1997) was an American producer best known for his work with The Walt Disney Company. He also served on the company's Board of Directors from 1960 to 1984.
Early life and career
Anderson was born in Smithfield, Utah. From a young age, he had the desire to be an actor. To pursue his dream, he moved to California, where he found himself playing small radio parts. He eventually abandoned acting in favor of the automobile industry. He studied pre-law at El Camino College Compton Center and the University of Southern California.[1]
In 1943, the Walt Disney Company hired Anderson to work in their production control department. By 1951, Anderson had risen in the ranks to become production manager for Walt Disney. In 1956, he was named vice president in charge of studio operations. His first film as a producer was
References
- ^ a b "Bill Anderson, dead at 86". Variety. January 13, 1998.
- ISBN 9781589796560.
- ^ "Bill Anderson; Film, TV Producer for Disney". Los Angeles Times. January 13, 1998.
- ^ a b "Bill Anderson". D23. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
External links
- Bill Anderson at IMDb
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