Bill Hayes (actor)
American actor, singer (1925–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Foster Hayes III (June 5, 1925 – January 12, 2024) was an American actor and recording artist. His song "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" hit the top of the Billboard charts between March and May 1955.
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Born | William Foster Hayes III (1925-06-05)June 5, 1925 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 12, 2024(2024-01-12) (aged 98) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Years active | 1948–2023 |
Known for | Days of Our Lives as Doug Williams |
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Children | 5 |
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Following a successful career as a musician that began in the late 1940s, Hayes began to focus on dramatic acting parts in the late 1960s, which led him to be cast in a role that gained him additional fame to a younger generation. This new chapter began in 1970 when he originated the character of Doug Williams on NBC's Days of Our Lives, which he continued to play until 2023.