Bill Anderson

American film producer (1911-1997)
Person human Q15977932
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Bill Anderson

Summary

Bill Anderson is a human[1]. Born in Smithfield[2], he… he was born on October 12, 1911[3]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. He died on December 28, 1997[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], television producer[7], producer[8], film actor[9], and voice actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bill Anderson's place of birth was Smithfield[2].
  • Bill Anderson passed away in San Francisco[4].
  • Bill Anderson was born on October 12, 1911[3].
  • Bill Anderson was born on January 1, 1911[12].
  • Bill Anderson died on December 28, 1997[5].
  • Bill Anderson died on January 1, 1997[13].
  • Bill Anderson held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Bill Anderson's professions included film producer[6].
  • Bill Anderson's professions included television producer[7].
  • Bill Anderson's professions included producer[8].
  • Bill Anderson's professions included film actor[9].
  • Bill Anderson worked as a voice actor[10].
  • Bill Anderson's professions included animator[15].
  • Bill Anderson was employed by The Walt Disney Company[16].
  • Bill Anderson was educated at University of Southern California[17].
  • Bill Anderson's education included a stint at Compton College[18].
  • Bill Anderson received the Disney Legends[19].
  • Bill Anderson is recorded as male[20].
  • Bill Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Bill Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[22].
  • Bill Anderson's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • Bill Anderson's given name is recorded as Hillyard[24].
  • Bill Anderson's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • Bill Anderson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Bill Anderson's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Hillyard Anderson'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bill Anderson's place of birth was Smithfield[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 12, 1911[3] and January 1, 1911[12].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and Compton College[18], an educational institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1927[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], television producer[7], producer[8], film actor[9], voice actor[10], and animator[15]. Bill Anderson was employed by The Walt Disney Company[16].

Recognition

Bill Anderson received the Disney Legends[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 28, 1997[5] and January 1, 1997[13]. Bill Anderson passed away in San Francisco[4].

Why It Matters

Bill Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Bill Anderson born?

Bill Anderson was born in Smithfield[2].

Where did Bill Anderson die?

Bill Anderson died in San Francisco[4].

What did Bill Anderson do for work?

Bill Anderson worked as film producer[6], television producer[7], producer[8], film actor[9], and voice actor[10].

Where did Bill Anderson go to school?

Bill Anderson was educated at University of Southern California[17] and Compton College[18].

What awards did Bill Anderson receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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