Bill Richmond (writer)

Bill Richmond
Born
William Earle Richmond

(1921-12-19)December 19, 1921
DiedJune 4, 2016(2016-06-04) (aged 94)
Occupation(s)Film and television comedy writer/producer
Musician
Years active1952–1995
Spouse(s)Diana Chiara Jannotta (1924-1993; her death)
Lorraine Sevre (?-2007; her death)
Saria Kraft Richmond (2008-2016; his death)
Children4 [1]

William Earle Richmond (December 19, 1921 – June 4, 2016) was an American film and television comedy writer and producer, as well as a musician, actor and composer. He co-wrote the screenplays to numerous popular films that starred Jerry Lewis. These films included The Nutty Professor, The Errand Boy and The Ladies Man. He also made cameo appearances in some of Lewis' films as well, such as a piano player in The Patsy.[2] Later in his career, he wrote and/or produced for numerous television shows, including Laugh-in, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, The Carol Burnett Show, I Dream of Jeannie, Welcome Back Kotter, Three's Company, The John Larroquette Show, Wizards and Warriors, All in the Family, Blossom and Kate & Allie.

He won three Emmy Awards for his writing work (shared) on The Carol Burnett Show for the years 1974, 1975 and 1978.

  1. ^ Barnes, Mike (June 17, 2016). "Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis' Screenwriting Partner on Seven of the Star's Movies, Dies at 94". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. ^ "Part One: Three-Time Emmy Winner and Comedy Television and Film Writer Bill Richmond talks with TV STORE ONLINE". TVStoreOnline.com. May 6, 2015. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.