William D. Carey (May 20, 1916 – January 27, 2004) was an American songwriter, actor, and author.
Carey was born on May 20, 1916, in Hollister, California. [1]
Carey acted in Roberta, Old Man Rhythm, Freshman Love, A Yank at Oxford, Something to Sing About, and Campus Confessions. [1]
Carey was a lyricist for Eva Cassidy, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, George Michael, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan. [1] He wrote the words to "Who Wouldn't Love You?". [2]
Carey had two sons with his first wife, Leona Olsen. His second wife was Ruth Hill Gibian. They resided in Laguna Beach, California. [1]
Carey died on January 27, 2004, at age 87. [1]
Bill Carey (1916-2004) : Bill Carey was the lyricist of "Who Wouldn't Love You?" (see '42). Carey was a songwriter, actor, singer and author. After high school in San Francisco, he became a vocalist with dance bands, then acted in films and stage. During World War II he served in the Army.
William D. Carey (May 20, 1916 – January 27, 2004) was an American songwriter, actor, and author.
Carey was born on May 20, 1916, in Hollister, California. [1]
Carey acted in Roberta, Old Man Rhythm, Freshman Love, A Yank at Oxford, Something to Sing About, and Campus Confessions. [1]
Carey was a lyricist for Eva Cassidy, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, George Michael, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan. [1] He wrote the words to "Who Wouldn't Love You?". [2]
Carey had two sons with his first wife, Leona Olsen. His second wife was Ruth Hill Gibian. They resided in Laguna Beach, California. [1]
Carey died on January 27, 2004, at age 87. [1]
Bill Carey (1916-2004) : Bill Carey was the lyricist of "Who Wouldn't Love You?" (see '42). Carey was a songwriter, actor, singer and author. After high school in San Francisco, he became a vocalist with dance bands, then acted in films and stage. During World War II he served in the Army.