Portrait of William Link

William Link

Bio: Writer and producer known for co-creating Columbo and Murder, She Wrote.
Born: Fri, Dec 15 1933
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Sun, Dec 27 2020
William Link is 87 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Whispers in the Dark
Whispers in the Dark
William Link was 58 in Whispers in the Dark as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1992
Poster of The Boys
The Boys
William Link was 57 in The Boys as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1991
Poster of Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
William Link was 55 in Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1988
Poster of Vanishing Act
Vanishing Act
William Link was 52 in Vanishing Act as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1986
Poster of Guilty Conscience
Guilty Conscience
William Link was 51 in Guilty Conscience as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1985
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
William Link was 50 in The Guardian as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1984
Poster of Prototype
Prototype
William Link was 49 in Prototype as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1983
Poster of Take Your Best Shot
Take Your Best Shot
William Link was 48 in Take Your Best Shot as 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 1982
Poster of Rehearsal for Murder
Rehearsal for Murder
William Link was 48 in Rehearsal for Murder as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1982
Poster of Crisis at Central High
Crisis at Central High
William Link was 47 in Crisis at Central High as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1981
Poster of Stone
Stone
William Link was 45 in Stone as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1979
Poster of Murder by Natural Causes
Murder by Natural Causes
William Link was 45 in Murder by Natural Causes as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1979
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
William Link was 43 in The Storyteller as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 1977
Poster of Rollercoaster
Rollercoaster
William Link was 43 in Rollercoaster as 'Screenplay, Screenstory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging
Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging
William Link was 43 in Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1977
Poster of The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg
William Link was 42 in The Hindenburg as 'Screenstory'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects
Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects
William Link was 41 in Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects as 'Teleplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of A Cry for Help
A Cry for Help
William Link was 41 in A Cry for Help as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 1975
Poster of The Gun
The Gun
William Link was 40 in The Gun as 'Story, Producer, Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1974
Poster of The Execution of Private Slovik
The Execution of Private Slovik
William Link was 40 in The Execution of Private Slovik as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Savage
Savage
William Link was 39 in Savage as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1973
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
William Link was 39 in Partners in Crime as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1973
Poster of The Judge and Jake Wyler
The Judge and Jake Wyler
William Link was 38 in The Judge and Jake Wyler as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1972
Poster of That Certain Summer
That Certain Summer
William Link was 38 in That Certain Summer as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Ransom for a Dead Man
Ransom for a Dead Man
William Link was 38 in Ransom for a Dead Man as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1972
Poster of Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You
Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You
William Link was 37 in Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1971
Poster of Two on a Bench
Two on a Bench
William Link was 37 in Two on a Bench as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1971
Poster of Murder by the Book
Murder by the Book
William Link was 37 in Murder by the Book as 'Producer, Creator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
William Link was 37 in Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1971
Poster of The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
William Link was 36 in The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 1970
Poster of My Sweet Charlie
My Sweet Charlie
William Link was 36 in My Sweet Charlie as 'Teleplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1970
Poster of The Whole World Is Watching
The Whole World Is Watching
William Link was 35 in The Whole World Is Watching as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1969
Poster of Istanbul Express
Istanbul Express
William Link was 35 in Istanbul Express as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1969
Poster of Trial Run
Trial Run
William Link was 35 in Trial Run as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
William Link was 34 in Prescription: Murder as 'Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1968
Poster of The Devil and the Ten Commandments
The Devil and the Ten Commandments
William Link was 28 in The Devil and the Ten Commandments as 'Short Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1962

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 The Cosby Mysteries
The Cosby Mysteries
William Link was 60+ in The Cosby Mysteries as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1994
Poster of Gideon Oliver
Gideon Oliver
William Link was 55+ in Gideon Oliver as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1989
Poster of B.L. Stryker
B.L. Stryker
William Link was 55+ in B.L. Stryker as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 1989
Poster of Probe
Probe
William Link was 54+ in Probe as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 07 1988
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
William Link was 50+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Executive Producer, Story, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Mrs. Columbo
Mrs. Columbo
William Link was 45+ in Mrs. Columbo as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
William Link was 41+ in Ellery Queen as 'Writer, Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Tenafly
Tenafly
William Link was 39+ in Tenafly as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1973
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
William Link was 37+ in Columbo as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
William Link was 36+ in McCloud as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
William Link was 34+ in The Name of the Game as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
William Link was 33+ in Mannix as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
William Link was 32+ in Jericho as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1966
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
William Link was 31+ in Honey West as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Rogues
The Rogues
William Link was 30+ in The Rogues as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
William Link was 29+ in Burke's Law as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
William Link was 29+ in The Fugitive as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Stoney Burke
Stoney Burke
William Link was 28+ in Stoney Burke as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
William Link was 28+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Writer, Story'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Chevy Mystery Show
The Chevy Mystery Show
William Link was 26+ in The Chevy Mystery Show as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 29 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
William Link was 25+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of Johnny Ringo
Johnny Ringo
William Link was 25+ in Johnny Ringo as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
William Link was 25+ in Black Saddle as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
William Link was 21+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955