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William Asher

Bio: William Milton Asher (August 8, 1921 – July 16, 2012) was an American television and film producer, film director, and screenwriter. He was one of the most prolific early television directors, producing or directing over two dozen series
Born: Mon, Aug 08 1921
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Jul 16 2012
William Asher is 90 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of I Hate Kids
I Hate Kids
William Asher would have been no older than 90 in I Hate Kids as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2019
Poster of Return to Green Acres
Return to Green Acres
William Asher was 68 in Return to Green Acres as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1990
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later
I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later
William Asher was 64 in I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1985
Poster of Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers
William Asher was 63 in Movers & Shakers as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
William Asher was 61 in Charley's Aunt as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
William Asher was 60 in Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of A Christmas for Boomer
A Christmas for Boomer
William Asher was 58 in A Christmas for Boomer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1979
Poster of Jan & Dean: On the Run
Jan & Dean: On the Run
William Asher was 44 in Jan & Dean: On the Run as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1966
Poster of Fireball 500
Fireball 500
William Asher was 44 in Fireball 500 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1966
Poster of How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
William Asher was 43 in How to Stuff a Wild Bikini as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965
Poster of Beach Blanket Bingo
Beach Blanket Bingo
William Asher was 43 in Beach Blanket Bingo as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1965
Poster of Bikini Beach
Bikini Beach
William Asher was 42 in Bikini Beach as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1964
Poster of Muscle Beach Party
Muscle Beach Party
William Asher was 42 in Muscle Beach Party as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1964
Poster of Johnny Cool
Johnny Cool
William Asher was 42 in Johnny Cool as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of Beach Party
Beach Party
William Asher was 41 in Beach Party as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking
William Asher was 39 in Pippi Longstocking as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1961
Poster of The Shadow on the Window
The Shadow on the Window
William Asher was 35 in The Shadow on the Window as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1957
Poster of The 27th Day
The 27th Day
William Asher was 35 in The 27th Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1957
Poster of Mobs Incorporated
Mobs Incorporated
William Asher was 34 in Mobs Incorporated as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1956
Poster of Mobs, Inc.
Mobs, Inc.
William Asher was 34 in Mobs, Inc. as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1956
Poster of Leather Gloves
Leather Gloves
William Asher was 27 in Leather Gloves as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1948

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jungle Cubs
Jungle Cubs
William Asher was 75+ in Jungle Cubs as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of Kay O'Brien
Kay O'Brien
William Asher was 65+ in Kay O'Brien as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1986
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
Crazy like a Fox
William Asher was 63+ in Crazy like a Fox as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin
William Asher was 59+ in Private Benjamin as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1981
Poster of Harper Valley
Harper Valley
William Asher was 59+ in Harper Valley as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 16 1981
Poster of The Bad News Bears
The Bad News Bears
William Asher was 57+ in The Bad News Bears as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Flatbush
Flatbush
William Asher was 57+ in Flatbush as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979
Poster of Tabitha
Tabitha
William Asher was 55+ in Tabitha as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 1977
Poster of Alice
Alice
William Asher was 55+ in Alice as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of The Paul Lynde Show
The Paul Lynde Show
William Asher was 51+ in The Paul Lynde Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Temperatures Rising
Temperatures Rising
William Asher was 51+ in Temperatures Rising as 'Producer, Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Gidget
Gidget
William Asher was 44+ in Gidget as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
William Asher was 43+ in Bewitched as 'Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
William Asher was 42+ in The Patty Duke Show as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
William Asher was 41+ in Vacation Playhouse as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
William Asher was 38+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Fibber McGee & Molly
Fibber McGee & Molly
William Asher was 38+ in Fibber McGee & Molly as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of Shirley Temple's Storybook
Shirley Temple's Storybook
William Asher was 36+ in Shirley Temple's Storybook as 'Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1958
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
William Asher was 36+ in The Thin Man as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Sally
Sally
William Asher was 36+ in Sally as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1957
Poster of The Jane Wyman Show
The Jane Wyman Show
William Asher was 34+ in The Jane Wyman Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 30 1955
Poster of The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
William Asher was 32+ in The Danny Thomas Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
William Asher was 31+ in General Electric Theater as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
William Asher was 31+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
William Asher was 30+ in I Love Lucy as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of Racket Squad
Racket Squad
William Asher was 29+ in Racket Squad as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951