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Also known as William Milton Asher

American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter (1921–2012)

Film & TV

New York City, New York, USA

William Milton Asher (August 8, 1921 – July 16, 2012) was an American television and film producer, film director, and screenwriter. He was one of the most prolific early television directors, producing or directing over two dozen series. With television in its infancy, he introduced the sitcom Our Miss Brooks, which was adapted from a radio show. He began directing I Love Lucy by 1952. As a…

Known for

  • Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy — Self2000
  • E! True Hollywood Story1996

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
William
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
New York City
Place of death
Palm Desert
Conflict
World War II
Number of children
6
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date of birth
1921-08-08
date of death
2012-07-16
medical condition
Alzheimer's disease
cause of death
Alzheimer's disease
start of work period
1948-00-00
end of work period
1990-00-00
name in native language
William Asher
manner of death
natural causes
place of burial
Desert Memorial Park
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