William Hannan Spier (1906 - 1973)

Born 16 Oct 1906 in New York City, New York, United States

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Died 30 May 1973 at age 66 in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

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Biography

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William Hannan Spier (October 16, 1906 – May 30, 1973) was an American writer, producer, and director for television and radio. He is best known for his radio work, notably Suspense and The Adventures of Sam Spade. Born in New York City to a Jewish father and a Presbyterian mother, Spier began his career on the editorial staff of Musical America magazine, eventually becoming its chief critic. He was married to Mary Scanlan, with whom he had three children: Peter (deceased), Greta, and Margaret. He was later married to Kay Thompson from 1942–47, and to June Havoc from 1948 until his death in 1973.

Sources

• "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WH6-KB9 : 11 February 2018), William Hannam Spier, 16 Oct 1906; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 51591 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,985,208.
• "México, Chihuahua, Registro Civil, 1861-1997", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGCY-8H6X : 17 August 2019), William Spier and Kay R Thompson, 1942.
• "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JBG1-2ZL : 21 July 2020), William Spier, May 1973; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

See also:

• Wikipedia: William Spier
• Wikidata: Item Q8018660, en:Wikipedia
• Wikipedia: June Havoc
• http://www.tbo.com/events/june-havoc-immortalized-in-gypsy-dies-at--59578