Bill Richmond (writer)
William Earle Richmond (December 19, 1921 – June 4, 2016) was an American film and television comedy writer and producer, as well as a musician, actor and composer. He co-wrote the screenplays to numerous popular films that starred Jerry Lewis. These films included The Nutty Professor, The Errand Boy and The Ladies Man. He also made cameo appearances in some of Lewis' films as well, such as a piano player in The Patsy. Later in his career, he wrote and/or produced for numerous television shows, including Laugh-in, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, The Carol Burnett Show, I Dream of Jeannie, Welcome Back Kotter, Three's Company, The John Larroquette Show, Wizards and Warriors, All in the Family, Blossom and Kate & Allie.
Bill Richmond | |
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| Born | William Earle Richmond December 19, 1921 Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2016 (aged 94) Calabasas, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television comedy writer/producer Musician |
| Years active | 1952–1995 |
| Spouse(s) | Diana Chiara Jannotta (1924-1993; her death) Lorraine Sevre (?-2007; her death) Saria Kraft Richmond (2008-2016; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
He won three Emmy Awards for his writing work (shared) on The Carol Burnett Show for the years 1974, 1975 and 1978.