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William A. Attaway

Overview

  • Born
    November 19, 1911 · Greenville, Mississippi, USA
  • Died
    June 17, 1986 · Los Angeles, California, USA (heart attack)
  • Birth name
    William Alexander Attaway
  • Nickname
    • Bill

Biography

  • William A. Attaway was born on November 19, 1911 in Greenville, Mississippi, USA. William A. was a writer and director, known for The Great Gatsby (2013), Kids (1995) and Beetlejuice (1988). William A. was married to Fran Scott Attaway. William A. died on June 17, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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  • Spouse
      Fran Scott Attaway(December 28, 1962 - June 17, 1986) (his death, 2 children)

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  • Brother of Ruth Attaway.
  • Composer, writer, author, and arranger, educated at the University of Illinois (BA). He joined ASCAP in 1956 and arranged folk music. He authored "Let Me Breathe Thunder", and "Blood on the Forge". His song compositions include: "Noah" and "Jump Down, Spin Around".

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