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William O. Douglas(1898-1980)

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William O. Douglas was born on 16 October 1898 in Maine Township, Minnesota, USA. He was a writer, known for Studio One (1948), What's My Line? (1950) and The Ken Murray Show (1950). He was married to Cathleen Hefferman, Joan Martin, Mercedes Davidson and Mildred Riddle. He died on 19 January 1980 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
BornOctober 16, 1898
DiedJanuary 19, 1980(81)
BornOctober 16, 1898
DiedJanuary 19, 1980(81)
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Known for

Marsha Hunt and John Rodney in Studio One (1948)
Studio One
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Bennett Cerf, John Daly, Arlene Francis, and Dorothy Kilgallen in What's My Line? (1950)
What's My Line?
8.5
TV Series
  • Self - Contestant
The Ken Murray Show (1950)
The Ken Murray Show
5.9
TV Series
  • Self - Supreme Court Justice
Howard K. Smith
6.0
TV Series
  • Self - Guest

Credits

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Writer

  • Marsha Hunt and John Rodney in Studio One (1948)
    Studio One
    7.6
    TV Series
    • based on the book by
    • 1954

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 16, 1898
    • Maine Township, Minnesota, USA
  • Died
    • January 19, 1980
    • Bethesda, Maryland, USA(kidney failure)
  • Spouses
      Cathleen HeffermanJuly 15, 1966 - January 19, 1980 (his death)
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    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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    Served as a Justice of the Supreme court from April 17, 1939 until November 12, 1975.

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