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William Haines Biography
Birth Name:Charles William Haines
Birth Place:Staunton, Virginia, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Production designer, Art director, Stunts
Fast Facts
- Got his big break when he was discovered by talent scout Bijou Fernandez
- Worked as an interior decorator for Nancy Reagan when Ronald Reagan was Governor of California
- Along with being an actor, he worked as an interior designer
Awards
- 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner