Billy Hayes (writer)
William "Billy" Hayes (born April 3, 1947) is an American writer, actor, and film director. He is best known for his autobiographical book Midnight Express about his experiences in and escape from a Turkish prison, after being convicted of smuggling hashish. He was one of hundreds of US citizens in foreign jails serving drug charge sentences, following a drug-smuggling crackdown by foreign governments.
Billy Hayes | |
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| Born | April 3, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Marquette University (withdrew) |
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| Criminal charge | Drug smuggling |
| Spouse | Wendy West |
| Parent(s) | William and Dorothy Hayes |
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