William R. Wilkerson
Male, Deceased Person
1890 – 1962
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Who was William R. Wilkerson?
William Richard "Billy" Wilkerson was the founder of the Hollywood Reporter, the Flamingo Hotel and owner of such nightclubs as Ciro's. He was also responsible for discovering actress Lana Turner across the street from Hollywood High School.
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- Born
- Sep 29, 1890
Nashville - Also known as
- William Wilkerson
- Spouses
- Tichi Wilkerson Kassel
(1951 - 1962) - Billie Seward
(1935/09/30 - 1938/03)
- Tichi Wilkerson Kassel
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Sep 2, 1962
Bel-Air
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on July 23, 2013
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