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William Fairchild (sometimes credited as W. E. C. Fairchild) (January 6, 1918 – May 9, 2000) was an English author, playwright, director and screenwriter. He was married to actress Isabel Dean from 1953 to the early 1970s, and to producer, agent, and writer Robin Dalton from 1992 until his death. Selected filmography
William Fairchild was born on 6 January 1918 in Boscastle, Cornwall, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for John and Julie (1955), Star! (1968) and The Extra Day (1956). He was married to Robin Dalton and Isabel Dean. He died on 9 May 2000 in London, England, UK.
- Writer, Director, Actor
- January 6, 1918
- William Fairchild
- May 9, 2000
William Fairchild was born on January 6, 1918 in Boscastle, Cornwall, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for John and Julie (1955), Star! (1968) and The Extra Day (1956). He was married to Robin Dalton and Isabel Dean. He died on May 9, 2000 in London, England, UK.
- January 6, 1918
- May 9, 2000
Feb 4, 2022 · My investigations over the years uncovered some biographical details about The Poppy Factory’s author, William Fairchild. He served in British Naval Intelligence during World War II, and subsequently enjoyed a fairly lengthy and successful tenure in the British film industry, scripting and directing a number of movies.
In 1953, William R. Fairchild started the Angeles Flying Service and became the first airport supervisor. Since acquiring ownership of the William R. Fairchild International Airport (CLM) in 1951, the Port of Port Angeles has made continuous improvement a top priority.
The Extra Day (also known as Twelve Desperate Hours and 12 Desperate Hours) is a 1956 British comedy-drama film directed by William Fairchild and starring Richard Basehart, Simone Simon and George Baker.
A stage play having the same title, written by Cornish screenwriter William Fairchild (STAR!) is the basis for this film. The play has been produced frequently both in England and within the United States, with a broad range of critical opinion a result.
