Andy Williams
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Summary
Andy Williams was born on December 3, 1927[1], in Wall Lake[2]. He died on September 25, 2012[3], in Branson[4]. He worked as a singer[5], art collector[6], actor[7], manufacturer[8], and television presenter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,914 views/month, #5,078 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Claudine Longet[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: record producer[14], songwriter[15], recording artist[16], musician[17]
- Field of work: pop music[18], popular music[19]
- Educated at: Western Hills High School[20], Hollywood Professional School[21]
- Award received: Ellis Island Medal of Honor[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23]
- Member of: The Williams Brothers[24], Six Hits and a Miss[25], The Starlighters[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[28]
- Genre: pop music[29], easy listening[30], jazz[31], country music[32]
- Military branch: United States Merchant Marine[33]
- Record label: Sony Music[34], Apex[35], Columbia Records[36], Sony BMG[37], Cadence[38]
- Discography: Andy Williams discography[39]
- Commons category: Andy Williams[40]
- Voice type: baritone[41]
- Cause of death: bladder cancer[42]
- Family name: Williams[43]
- Given name: Andy[44]
- Official website: https://www.andywilliamspac.com[45]
- Web feed URL: https://andywilliams.com/feed/[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Instrument: voice[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Topic has template: Template:Andy Williams[50]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1927-12-03[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 2012-09-25[54]
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Genre(s): easy listening, jazz, traditional pop[55]
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Community tags: easy listening, easy listening soundtracks and musicals, jazz, traditional pop[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 57cb4257-9855-4a42-b1be-bfba1d9b520d[57]
Why It Matters
Andy Williams has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Andy Williams born?
Andy Williams's place of birth was Wall Lake[2].
Where did Andy Williams die?
Andy Williams passed away in Branson[4].
Who was Andy Williams married to?
Andy Williams's spouses include Claudine Longet[11].
What did Andy Williams do for work?
Andy Williams worked as a singer[5], art collector[6], actor[7], manufacturer[8], and television presenter[9].
Where did Andy Williams go to school?
Andy Williams was educated at Western Hills High School[20] and Hollywood Professional School[21].
What awards did Andy Williams receive?
Honors received include Ellis Island Medal of Honor[22] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].