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William Paley(1901-1990)

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William Paley
William Paley was born on 27 September 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Babe Paley and Dorothy Jones Hart . He died on 26 October 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornSeptember 27, 1901
DiedOctober 26, 1990(89)
BornSeptember 27, 1901
DiedOctober 26, 1990(89)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins total

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Known for

The 1st TV Academy Hall of Fame (1984)
The 1st TV Academy Hall of Fame
  • Self - Winner
  • 1984
Premiere
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1951
Television (1985)
Television
9.1
TV Series
  • Self(as William S. Paley)
60 Minutes (1968)
60 Minutes
7.4
TV Series
  • Self - CBS Chairman (segment "Edward R. Murrow")

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  • Alternative name
    • William S. Paley
  • Born
    • September 27, 1901
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • October 26, 1990
    • New York City, New York, USA(kidney failure)
  • Spouses
      Babe PaleyJuly 28, 1947 - July 5, 1978 (her death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 7 Portrayals

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  • Trivia
    Founder of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
  • Nickname
    • Bill

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