William Witney
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William Nuelsen Witney (May 15, 1915 – March 17, 2002) was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the action films he made for Republic Pictures, particularly serials: Dick Tracy Returns, G-Men vs. the Black Dragon, Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion, and Drums of Fu Manchu.[1] Prolific and pugnacious, Witney began directing while still in his 20s, and continued working until 1982.
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Born | William Nuelsen Witney (1915-05-15)May 15, 1915 Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | March 17, 2002(2002-03-17) (aged 86) Jackson, California, U.S. |
Other names | William Whitney |
Years active | 1939–1982 |
Spouse(s) | Maxine Doyle (m. 1938–1973; her death) Beverly (m. 1977–2002; his death) |
Website | www.williamwitney.com |
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