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Bill Karn(1911-1997)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Bill Karn was born on 24 June 1911 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. Bill was a director and writer, known for Ma Barker's Killer Brood (1960), Uncommon Valor (1955) and Gang Busters (1955). Bill was married to Thelma Ann Gill. Bill died on 19 April 1997 in Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA.
BornJune 24, 1911
DiedApril 19, 1997(85)
BornJune 24, 1911
DiedApril 19, 1997(85)
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Known for

Lurene Tuttle in Ma Barker's Killer Brood (1960)
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
5.5
  • Director
  • 1960
Uncommon Valor
TV Series
  • Director
Gang Busters (1955)
Gang Busters
5.6
  • Director
  • 1955
Guns Don't Argue (1957)
Guns Don't Argue
5.0
  • Director
  • 1957

Credits

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Director

  • Cay Forester and Johnny Cash in Five Minutes to Live (1961)
    Five Minutes to Live
    5.4
    • Director
    • 1961
  • Lurene Tuttle in Ma Barker's Killer Brood (1960)
    Ma Barker's Killer Brood
    5.5
    • Director
    • 1960
  • Guns Don't Argue (1957)
    Guns Don't Argue
    5.0
    • Director
    • 1957
  • Uncommon Valor
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1955–1957
  • Gang Busters (1952)
    Gang Busters
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1952–1955
  • Gang Busters (1955)
    Gang Busters
    5.6
    • Director
    • 1955
  • Hal Baylor, Hans Conried, and Chuck Hicks in Schlitz Playhouse (1951)
    Schlitz Playhouse
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1953
  • Brian Donlevy in Dangerous Assignment (1950)
    Dangerous Assignment
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1950–1952

Writer

  • Uncommon Valor
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1955–1957
  • Gang Busters (1955)
    Gang Busters
    5.6
    • Writer
    • 1955
  • Gang Busters (1952)
    Gang Busters
    6.8
    TV Series
    • written by (uncredited)
    • 1952

Producer

  • Lurene Tuttle in Ma Barker's Killer Brood (1960)
    Ma Barker's Killer Brood
    5.5
    • associate producer
    • 1960
  • Uncommon Valor
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1957
  • Brian Donlevy in Dangerous Assignment (1950)
    Dangerous Assignment
    6.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1950

Personal details

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  • Born
    • June 24, 1911
    • Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA
  • Died
    • April 19, 1997
    • Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA
  • Spouse
    • Thelma Ann GillJune 16, 1936 - December 8, 1972 (her death, 1 child)

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