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William “Billy” Haines

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William “Billy” Haines

Birth
Staunton, Staunton City, Virginia, USA
Death
26 Dec 1973 (aged 73)
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot
Mausoleum, Corridor W
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Actor. He was a popular motion picture star of the 1920s and 1930s, and was the top box-office draw of 1930. After refusing to pretend to be "straight" for his studio bosses, his acting career was finished. His second talent was in design, and he built a successful career as the interior designer to the Hollywood elite. His partner for over forty years, Jimmie Shields, was laid to rest next to him.
Actor. He was a popular motion picture star of the 1920s and 1930s, and was the top box-office draw of 1930. After refusing to pretend to be "straight" for his studio bosses, his acting career was finished. His second talent was in design, and he built a successful career as the interior designer to the Hollywood elite. His partner for over forty years, Jimmie Shields, was laid to rest next to him.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: TPG
  • Added: Mar 10, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6247880/william-haines: accessed ), memorial page for William “Billy” Haines (2 Jan 1900–26 Dec 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6247880, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.