Bill Hayes (actor)
William Foster Hayes III (June 5, 1925 – January 12, 2024) was an American actor and recording artist. His song "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" hit the top of the Billboard charts between March and May 1955.
Bill Hayes | |
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Hayes in 1976 | |
| Born | William Foster Hayes III June 5, 1925 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2024 (aged 98) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1948–2023 |
| Known for | Days of Our Lives as Doug Williams |
| Spouses | Mary Hobbs
(m. 1947; div. 1969)Susan Seaforth Hayes
(m. 1974) |
| Children | 5 |
Following a successful career as a musician that began in the late 1940s, Hayes began to focus on dramatic acting parts in the late 1960s, which led him to be cast in a role that gained him additional fame to a younger generation. This new chapter began in 1970 when he originated the character of Doug Williams on NBC's Days of Our Lives, which he continued to play until 2023.
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