Bill Shirley
William Jesse Shirley
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Born in Indianapolis to a funeral director and a professional pianist, his early talent was nurtured by local choirs before he studied voice with Andrés de Segurola after relocating to Hollywood as a teenager. After a brief stint as a child actor in early 1930s films, he signed a seven-year contract with Republic Studios, appearing in supporting parts such as the wounded pilot in Flying Tigers and…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
