Bill Carey
American songwriter
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| Intro | American songwriter | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Musician Composer Songwriter Singer | |
| Work field | Music | |
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| Birth | 20 May 1916, Hollister, San Benito County, California, USA | |
| Death | 27 January 2004Laguna Beach, Orange County, California, USA (aged 87 years) | |
| Star sign | Taurus |
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Biography
William D. Carey (May 20, 1916 - January 27, 2004) was an American songwriter, actor, singer and author.
Early life
Carey was born on May 20, 1916 in Hollister, California.
Career
Carey acted in Roberta, Old Man Rhythm, Freshman Love, A Yank at Oxford, Something to Sing About, and Campus Confessions.
Carey was a lyricist for Eva Cassidy, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, George Michael, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan. He wrote the words to "Who Wouldn't Love You?".
Personal life and death
Carey had two sons with his first wife, Leona Olsen. His second wife was Ruth Hill Gibian. They resided in Laguna Beach, California.
Carey died on January 27, 2004, at age 87.