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Bill Goodwin

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Bill Goodwin

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  • Born
    July 28, 1910 · San Francisco, California, USA
  • Died
    May 9, 1958 · Palm Springs, California, USA (heart attack)
  • Birth name
    William Nettles Goodwin
  • Height
    6′ 1″ (1.85 m)

Biography

    • Bill Goodwin was born on July 28, 1910 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Spellbound (1945), Tea for Two (1950) and House of Horrors (1946). He was married to Philippa Hilber and Paula Winslowe. He died on May 9, 1958 in Palm Springs, California, USA.

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  • Spouses
      Philippa Hilber(March 9, 1938 - May 9, 1958) (his death, 4 children)
      Paula Winslowe(May 16, 1934 - March 3, 1937) (divorced)

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  • Stocky, jovial supporting actor who made the switch from radio announcer to films, usually playing the friend of the hero. Found dead in his car of a suspected heart attack at the age of just 47.
  • (1941-1950) Radio: Announcer for "The Burns and Allen Show" on CBS and NBC.
  • (1953-1955) Radio: Announcer for NBC Radio's "The Bob Hope Show".
  • He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6810 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

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