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William F. Broidy

American film and television producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

William Frederick Broidy (April 12, 1915 – July 14, 1959) was an American film and television producer.

Born(1915-04-12)April 12, 1915
DiedJuly 14, 1959(1959-07-14) (aged 44)
OccupationProducer
Spouse
Frances Rubin
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(m. 1947)​
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William F. Broidy
Born(1915-04-12)April 12, 1915
DiedJuly 14, 1959(1959-07-14) (aged 44)
OccupationProducer
Spouse
Frances Rubin
​
(m. 1947)​
Children3
Parent(s)Julius Broidy
Lena Frankel
RelativesSteve Broidy (brother)
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Early life

William F. Broidy was born on April 12, 1915, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston, to Lena and Julius Broidy.[1] He had a brother, Steve Broidy, who later became the head of Allied Artists Productions.[2]

Career

Broidy produced many films throughout the 1950s, including Northwest Territory, Bullwhip, Arson for Hire, etc.[1] On television, he was the producer of The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok from 1951 to 1958.[2]

Personal life

With his wife Frances, he had three sons.[2] His wife organized events for the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America at their home in the San Fernando Valley in the 1950s.[3]

Death

Broidy died on July 14, 1959, in Los Angeles, California.[1][2]

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