Billy Hayes
Actor, Author
1947 –
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Who is Billy Hayes?
William "Billy" Hayes is an American writer, actor, convicted drug smuggler 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 U.S. citizens in foreign jails serving drug charge sentences following a drug smuggling crackdown by foreign governments.
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- Born
- Apr 3, 1947
New York City - Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Marquette University
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on July 23, 2013
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