Biography
William Earle Richmond (December 19, 1921 β June 4, 2016) 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.
He won three Emmy Awards for his writing work (shared) on The Carol Burnett Show for the years 1974, 1975 and 1978.
Filmography
all 28
Writer 23
Movies 14
TV Shows 14
Producer 1
Director 1
self 1
The Nutty Professor (2008)
True Life (1998)
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown (1996)
The Nutty Professor (1996)
The John Larroquette Show (1993)
Scorch (1992)
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991)
Lenny (1990)
Blossom (1990)
Charlie & Co. (1985)
Kate & Allie (1984)
Smorgasbord (1983)
Wizards and Warriors (1983)
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980)
Peeping Times (1978)
Three's Company (1977)
What's Happening!! (1976)
Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)
All in the Family (1971)
The Jerry Lewis Show (1969)
The Big Mouth (1967)
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
The Family Jewels (1965)
The Patsy (1964)
The Nutty Professor (1963)
The Errand Boy (1961)
The Ladies Man (1961)
The Bellboy (1960)
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1921-12-19
Deathday2016-06-04 (94 years old)
Birth PlaceKentucky, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsEmmy Award
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