William Fairchild

William Fairchild

Deceased · Born: Jan 6, 1918 · Died: May 9, 2000

Personal Details

BornJan 6, 1918 Boscastle, Cornwall, England, UK
Spouse
  • Robin Dalton

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 9, 2000 )
  • Isabel Dean

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 2, 2025 )

Biography

William Fairchild, a renowned writer and director, was born on January 6, 1918, in the picturesque coastal town of Boscastle, located in the southwestern region of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

As a multifaceted creative professional, Fairchild's impressive body of work includes the direction of notable films such as John and Julie, released in 1955, Star!, a 1968 musical extravaganza, and The Extra Day, a 1956 cinematic endeavor.

Throughout his personal life, Fairchild was married to two notable women: Robin Dalton and Isabel Dean.

Regrettably, William Fairchild's life came to a close on May 9, 2000, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, United Kingdom.

Career

1972
Embassy
Embassy as Screenplay
1968
Star!
Star! as Writer
1955
1954
Land of Fury
Land of Fury as Screenplay
Front Page Story
Front Page Story as Screenplay
1953
Project M7
Project M7 as Screenplay
Malta Story
Malta Story as Screenplay, Story
1952
Glory at Sea
Glory at Sea as Screenplay
1961
Disneyland
Disneyland as Director, Writer
1958
The Silent Enemy
The Silent Enemy as Director, Screenplay
1956
The Extra Day
The Extra Day as Director
1955
John and Julie
John and Julie as Director, Writer