William Haines, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Haines

American actor, interior designer

Date of Birth: 02-Jan-1900

Place of Birth: Staunton, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 26-Dec-1973

Profession: screenwriter, actor, interior designer, designer, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Charles William "Billy" Haines (January 2, 1900 – December 26, 1973), known professionally as William Haines, was an American film actor and interior designer. Haines was discovered by a talent scout and signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1922.
His career gained momentum when he was lent to Columbia Pictures, where he received favorable reviews for his role in The Midnight Express.
Haines returned to MGM and was cast in the 1926 film Brown of Harvard.
The role solidified his screen persona as a wisecracking, arrogant leading man.
By the end of the 1920s, Haines had appeared in a string of successful films and was a popular box-office draw. Haines' acting career was cut short in the 1930s due to his refusal to deny his homosexuality.
He quit acting in 1935 and started a successful interior design business with his life partner Jimmie Shields, and was supported by friends in Hollywood.
Haines died of lung cancer in December 1973 at the age of 73.