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William Colby(1920-1996)

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William Colby
William Colby was born on 4 January 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for Vietnam: A Television History (1983), Spycraft: The Great Game (1996) and On Company Business (1980). He was married to Barbara Colby. He died on 6 May 1996 in Rocky Point, Maryland, USA.
BornJanuary 4, 1920
DiedMay 6, 1996(76)
BornJanuary 4, 1920
DiedMay 6, 1996(76)
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Known for

Vietnam: A Television History (1983)
Vietnam: A Television History
8.7
TV Mini Series
  • CIA Director
Spycraft: The Great Game (1996)
Spycraft: The Great Game
7.9
Video Game
  • Self(as William E. Colby)
  • 1996
On Company Business (1980)
On Company Business
8.3
  • Self - CIA Director 1973-76
  • 1980
Conspiracy of Silence (1993)
Conspiracy of Silence
7.5
  • Self - Former Director, CIA
  • 1993

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  • Vietnam: A Television History (1983)
    Vietnam: A Television History
    8.7
    TV Mini Series
    • CIA Director
    • 1983

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  • Alternative names
    • Director William Colby
  • Born
    • January 4, 1920
    • St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
  • Died
    • May 6, 1996
    • Rocky Point, Maryland, USA
  • Spouse
    • Barbara Colby1945 - 1984 (divorced, 5 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    Director of the CIA (1973-1976).

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