William Hanley

William Hanley
Born(1931-10-22)October 22, 1931
Lorain, Ohio, United States
DiedMay 25, 2012(2012-05-25) (aged 80)
OccupationWriter
Spouse(s)Shelley Post (1956–1961)
Pat Stanley (1962–1978; divorced); 2 children
RelativesJames Hanley, Gerald Hanley (uncles)
Ellen Hanley (sister)

William Hanley (October 22, 1931 – May 25, 2012) was an American playwright, novelist, and scriptwriter, born in Lorain, Ohio. Hanley wrote plays for the theatre, radio and television and published three novels in the 1970s. He was related to the British writers James and Gerald Hanley, and the actress Ellen Hanley was his sister.