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William E. Richmond was an American film and television comedy writer and producer, as well as a musician, actor and composer. He co-wrote the screenplays to numerous popular films that starred Jerry Lewis. These films included The Nutty Professor, The Errand Boy and The Ladies Man. He also made cameo appearances in some of Lewis' films as well, such as a piano player in The Patsy. Later in his career, he wrote and/or produced for numerous television shows, including Laugh-in, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, The Carol Burnett Show, I Dream of Jeannie, Welcome Back Kotter, Three's Company, The John Larroquette Show, Wizards and Warriors, All in the Family, Blossom and Kate & Allie.
Born
Monday, 19 December 1921
Died
Saturday, 04 June 2016
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Action | Frank Wedlock, Jr. | 1999 |
E! True Hollywood Story | Himself | 1996 |
Cracking Up | 1983 | |
Hook, Line and Sinker | Col. Durham | 1969 |
The Jerry Lewis Show | Self / Self - Man on elevator / Minor Role / Butler | 1967 |
The Carol Burnett Show | Stan Laurel | 1967 |
Way... Way Out | Clergyman | 1966 |
Three on a Couch | Musician | 1966 |
The Patsy | Pianist | 1964 |
The Jerry Lewis Show | Self | 1963 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Action | Frank Wedlock, Jr. | 1999 |
E! True Hollywood Story | Himself | 1996 |
Cracking Up | 1983 | |
Hook, Line and Sinker | Col. Durham | 1969 |
The Jerry Lewis Show | Self / Self - Man on elevator / Minor Role / Butler | 1967 |
The Carol Burnett Show | Stan Laurel | 1967 |
Way... Way Out | Clergyman | 1966 |
Three on a Couch | Musician | 1966 |
The Patsy | Pianist | 1964 |
The Jerry Lewis Show | Self | 1963 |
The Nutty Professor | Man in Booth | 1963 |
The Errand Boy | Bespectacled Man in Elevator | 1961 |
The Bellboy | Stan Laurel | 1960 |
Producer Filmography
Title | Year |
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Wreckreation Nation with Dave Mordal | 2009 |
Blossom | 1990 |
Roxie | 1987 |
Charlie & Co. | 1985 |
Double Trouble | 1984 |
Wizards and Warriors | 1983 |
The Tim Conway Show | 1980 |
Three's Company | 1977 |
Welcome Back, Kotter | 1975 |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Won |
1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
1976 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Won |
1974 | Emmy | Best Writing in Variety or Music | Won |