William Girdler (October 22, 1947 – January 21, 1978) was an American filmmaker. In a span of six years, from 1972 to 1978, he directed nine feature films in such genres as horror and action. Girdler also wrote and produced three of his features, Abby, Sheba, Baby and The Manitou. (Via Wikipedia)
- Origin
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Born
- October 22, 1947
- Died
- January 21, 1978 (46 years ago, at 30)