Billy Mays

William Darrell Mays Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was an American television direct-response advertisement salesperson. Throughout his career, he promoted a wide variety of products, including OxiClean, Orange Glo, Kaboom, and Zorbeez. His promotions aired mostly on the Home Shopping Network through his company, Mays Promotions, Inc., although they aired on various other syndicated networks.

This article is about the salesperson. For other people with similar names, see Billy Mays (disambiguation).

Billy Mays
Mays in June 2009, shortly before his death
Born
William Darrell Mays Jr.

(1958-07-20)July 20, 1958
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2009(2009-06-28) (aged 50)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Resting placeMount Calvary Cemetery, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesKing of the Pitch
OccupationTelevision direct-response advertisement salesman
Years active1983–2009
EmployerHome Shopping Network
Known forInfomercial acting
Notable workSee products pitched
TelevisionPitchMen
Board member ofMays Promotions, Inc.
Spouses
  • Dolores DiDesiderio
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    (div. 1990)​
  • Deborah Mays
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    (m. 2002)​
Children2

Mays and his business partner, Anthony Sullivan, were also featured on PitchMen, a Discovery Channel television series that documented their work. His distinctive beard, attire, loud voice, and impassioned sales pitches made him a recognized television presence in the United States and Canada.

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