William A. Graham (May 15, 1926 – September 12, 2013) was an American television and film director.

Career

Beginning in 1958, Graham worked as a prolific

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director; he helmed episodes for dozens of series including '' Kraft Television Theatre'', '' Omnibus'', '' Checkmate'', '' Naked City'', '' Breaking Point'', '' 12 O'Clock High'', ''

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'', '' The Fugitive'', '' Batman'', '' CBS Playhouse'', and ''

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''. In 1980, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for directing the television film '' Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones''. In addition to his television work, Graham directed films, such as ''

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'' (1971), ''

Where the Lilies Bloom ''Where the Lilies Bloom'' is a 1974 American drama film adaptation of the novel by the same name, written by Bill and Vera Cleaver. The film was produced by Robert B. Radnitz and directed by William A. Graham in Watauga County (towns of Boon ...

'' (1974), and ''

Return to the Blue Lagoon ''Return to the Blue Lagoon'' is a 1991 American South Seas romantic adventure film directed and produced by William A. Graham and starring Milla Jovovich and Brian Krause. The film is a sequel to '' The Blue Lagoon'' (1980). The screenplay b ...

'' (1991), the latter of which starred Milla Jovovich in an early role. He is known for directing American singer and actor

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's final film, ''

Change of Habit ''Change of Habit'' is a 1969 American crime drama musical film directed by William A. Graham and starring Elvis Presley and Mary Tyler Moore. Written by James Lee, S.S. Schweitzer, and Eric Bercovici, based on a story by John Joseph and Ric ...

'' (1969).

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Graham, William 1926 births 2013 deaths American television directors Film directors from New York City Yale University alumni Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre alumni Deaths from pneumonia in California