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William Girdler (1947–1978)

Director | Writer | Composer

Born October 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, William Brent Girdler launched his filmmaking career with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan. He made a total of nine films in six years and provided the music for the Pat Patterson quickie Dr. Gore. Girdler died in a helicopter accident in the Philippines after completing his final movie The Manitou... See full bio »

Born:

William Brent Girdler
in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Died:

(age 30) in Manila, Philippines
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1978 The Manitou
 
1977 Day of the Animals
 
1976 Project: Kill
 
1976 Grizzly
 
1975 'Sheba, Baby'
 
1974 Abby
 
1974 The Get-Man
 
1973 Three on a Meathook
 
1972 Asylum of Satan
 
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1978 The Manitou (screenplay)
 
1975 'Sheba, Baby' (screenplay / story)
 
1974 Abby (story)
 
1974 The Get-Man (screenplay / story)
 
1973 Three on a Meathook
 
1972 Asylum of Satan
 
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Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
1978 The Manitou (producer)
 
1974 Abby (producer)
 
Show ShowSpecial Effects (1 title)
1973 The Body Shop (special effects)
 
Show ShowSound Department (1 title)
1973 The Body Shop (sound)
 
1965 The Wild Wild West (TV series) (assistant director)
 

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Project: Kill -- A former government assassin flees a mind-control program in the Philippines, pursued by his ex-partner, the local police and Asian gangsters. 'Sheba, Baby' -- A Chicago private detective returns back home to Louisville, Kentucky, to help her father fight mobsters.
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Personal Details

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Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

[from a 1977 newspaper interview] I don't know how I'll feel in ten years, but right now I'm not trying to win an Academy award or make message films. All I want to do is entertain people and make a profit for my investors. If I do win one and start getting good reviews, that's fine, too. But... See more »

Trivia:

He was a big fan of Alfred Hitchcock. See more »

Trademark:

Frequently uses (odd and low) music by Ragland, Robert O. and Schifrin, Lalo See more »

Nickname:

Bill See more »

Star Sign:

Libra