William Wilkerson
American film personality and publisher
Died when: 71 years 338 days (863 months)Star Sign: Libra
William Richard "Billy" Wilkerson (September 29, 1890 – September 2, 1962) was the founder of The Hollywood Reporter, a real estate developer in Las Vegas and owner of such nightclubs as Ciro's.
His series of columns known as "Billy's List" helped to initiate the red scare that led to the Hollywood blacklist.
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