William Witney | |
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| Born | William Nuelsen Witney May 15, 1915 Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 2002 (aged 86) Jackson, California, U.S. |
| Other names | William Whitney |
| Years active | 1939–1982 |
| Spouse(s) | Maxine Doyle (m. 1938–1973; her death) Beverly (m. 1977–2002; his death) |
| Website | www.williamwitney.com |
William Nuelsen Witney (May 15, 1915 – March 17, 2002) was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the action films he made for Republic Pictures, particularly serials: Dick Tracy Returns, G-Men vs. the Black Dragon, Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion, and Drums of Fu Manchu.[1] Prolific and pugnacious, Witney began directing while still in his 20s, and continued working until 1982.