William C. deMille, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William C. deMille

American screenwriter and film director

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1878

Place of Birth: Washington, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 05-Mar-1955

Profession: screenwriter, actor, writer, television presenter, film director, film producer, theater director, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Churchill DeMille (July 25, 1878 – March 5, 1955) was an American screenwriter and film director from the silent film era through the early 1930s.
He was also a noted playwright prior to moving into film.
Once he was established in film he specialized in adapting Broadway plays into silent films.