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William Hannan Spier (October 16, 1906 – May 30, 1973) [1] was an American writer, producer, and director for television and radio. He is best known for his radio work, notably Suspense and The Adventures of Sam Spade .
William Spier was born on 5 December 1906 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The Untouchables (1959), The Clock (1949) and Lady Possessed (1952). He was married to June Havoc, Kay Thompson and Mary Scanlan. He died on 30 May 1973 in Weston, Connecticut, USA.
- Producer, Writer, Director
- December 5, 1906
- William Spier
- May 30, 1973
William Spier. Biography. Showing all 8 items. Jump to: Overview (2) | Family (1) | Trivia (5) Overview (2) Family (1) Spouse. June Havoc ( 25 January 1948 - 30 May 1973) (his death) Kay Thompson (November 1942 - 1947) (divorced) Mary Scanlan ( 1 February 1929 - 21 September 1939) (divorced) (3 children) Trivia (5)
Suspense producer-director William Spier was one of many creative helmsmen who encouraged innovation at all levels (including music and sound effects). Spier kept rehearsal time to a minimum, believing it would make everyone more alert during the live broadcast.
William Hannan Spier (October 16, 1906 – May 30, 1973) was an American writer, producer, and director for television and radio. He is best known for his radio work, notably Suspense and The Adventures of Sam Spade. Early life.
Sep 20, 2019 · William Hannan Spier (October 16, 1906 – May 30, 1973) was an American writer, producer and director for television and radio. He is best known for his radio work, notably Suspense and The Adventures of Sam Spade.
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