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Bill Bennington(1914-2010)

  • Director
  • Producer
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Bill Bennington was born on 9 August 1914 in Decatur, Illinois, USA. Bill was a director and producer, known for 19th Summer Olympic Games (1968), Stump the Stars (1947) and Not for Hire (1959). Bill was married to Joyce Aehle. Bill died on 26 September 2010 in the USA.
BornAugust 9, 1914
DiedSeptember 26, 2010(96)
BornAugust 9, 1914
DiedSeptember 26, 2010(96)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 win total

Known for

19th Summer Olympic Games
6.0
TV Special
  • Director
  • 1968
"Pantomime Quiz' Alan Young, Connie Hines c. 1958
Stump the Stars
8.2
TV Series
  • Director
Not for Hire (1959)
Not for Hire
8.1
TV Series
  • Director
ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)
ABC's Wide World of Sports
7.6
TV Series
  • Director

Credits

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Director

  • Betty White in The Pet Set (1971)
    The Pet Set
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Director (as William Bennington)
    • 1971
  • 19th Summer Olympic Games
    6.0
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1968
  • "Pantomime Quiz' Alan Young, Connie Hines c. 1958
    Stump the Stars
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1962–1964
  • ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)
    ABC's Wide World of Sports
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1961
  • Not for Hire (1959)
    Not for Hire
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1959
  • The Big Game
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1958
  • 1958 East-West Pro Bowl
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1958
  • "Academy Awards: 29th Annual," Elizabeth Taylor with husband Mike Todd.
    The 29th Annual Academy Awards
    7.1
    TV Special
    • director: Hollywood (as William A. Bennington)
    • 1957
  • The 9th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1957
  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)
    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1957
  • The 28th Annual Academy Awards (1956)
    The 28th Annual Academy Awards
    5.3
    TV Special
    • director: NBC (as William Bennington)
    • 1956
  • 1956 Rose Bowl
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1956
  • Tournament of Roses Parade
    TV Special
    • Director
    • 1956
  • Best Actress Grace Kelly (The Country Girl) with presenter William Holden at the 27th Academy Awards.
    The 27th Annual Academy Awards
    6.9
    TV Special
    • director: Hollywood (as William A. Bennington)
    • 1955
  • The Betty White Show (1952)
    The Betty White Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1954

Producer

  • Betty White in The Pet Set (1971)
    The Pet Set
    8.5
    TV Series
    • producer (as William Bennington)
    • 1971
  • Tournament of Roses Parade
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1959
  • East-West Shrine Football Game
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1958

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • William A. Bennington
  • Born
    • August 9, 1914
    • Decatur, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • September 26, 2010
    • USA
  • Spouse
    • Joyce AehleNovember 13, 1956 - December 4, 1984 (her death, 3 children)

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