William Graham (director)

William A. Graham (May 15, 1926 – September 12, 2013) was an American television and film director.^[1]

William Graham
Born	William A. Graham (1926-05-15)May 15, 1926 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	September 12, 2013(2013-09-12) (aged 87) Malibu, California, U.S.
Other names	Bill Graham Billy Graham
Education	Yale University Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Occupation(s)	Television director Film director
Years active	1958–2002

Career edit

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]

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