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William Lawrence Boyd (June 5, 1895 – September 12, 1972) was an American film actor who is known for portraying the cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy.
Learn about the life and career of William Boyd, the actor who played Hopalong Cassidy in movies and TV shows. Find out how he became a matinee idol, a Western icon, and a savvy businessman.
- June 5, 1895
- September 12, 1972
Dec 12, 2023 · Learn where to start reading the novels of William Boyd, the twice Booker Prize-nominated author of Any Human Heart and The New Confessions. Explore his themes, styles and settings, from fictional biographies to foreign adventures.
William Boyd (1895-1972) was a Hollywood star who played Hopalong Cassidy in 142 films and a TV series. He also produced and directed some of his movies and bought the rights to his pictures.
- January 1, 1
- Hendrysburg, Ohio, USA
- January 1, 1
- Laguna Beach, California, USA
Jun 1, 2024 · William Boyd (born June 5, 1898, Hendrysburg, Ohio, U.S.—died Sept. 12, 1972, Hollywood) was an American motion-picture and television actor who was best known for his portrayal of Hopalong Cassidy in a series of western films.
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Complete order of William Boyd books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
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William Andrew Murray Boyd CBE FRSL (born 7 March 1952) is a Scottish novelist, short story writer and screenwriter.