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William Asher Biography
Birth Name:William Milton Asher
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Director, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- His five children were Liane Sears, Rebecca, Brian, John and Robert Asher
- His directorial debut came in 1948 with the film "Leather Gloves․"
- Dropped out of high school and joined the Army Signal Corps during World War II
- Best known for introducing the sitcom to the television medium with programs like "Our Miss Brooks," "I Love Lucy" and "Bewitched․"
- Known for directing a number of "Beach Party" films including "Muscle Beach Party," "Bikini Beach" and "Beach Blanket Bingo․"
- Good friends with Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawdord and Sammy Davis Jr
- Referenced in the episode "Christmas Comes But Once a Year" of the series "Mad Men․"
Awards
- 1955DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television: nominated
- 1966Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy: winner
- 1967Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy: nominated
- 1968Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
- 1969Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated