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William Lawrence Boyd (June 5, 1895 – September 12, 1972) was an American film actor who is known for portraying the cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy. Biography [ edit ]
William Andrew Murray Boyd CBE FRSL (born 7 March 1952) is a Scottish [2] [3] novelist, short story writer and screenwriter . Biography. Boyd was born in Accra, Gold Coast (present-day Ghana ), [4] to Scottish parents, both from Fife, and has two younger sisters.
Learn about the life and works of William Boyd, a Scottish novelist, screenwriter and James Bond author. Explore his themes, awards, influences and critical perspective.
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William Boyd (1895-1972) was a Hollywood star who played Hopalong Cassidy in 142 films and a TV series. He also produced and directed some of his movies and bought the rights to all his pictures.
Learn about the life and career of William Boyd, the actor who played Hopalong Cassidy in movies and TV shows. Find out how he became a matinee idol, a Western icon, and a savvy businessman.