William F. Broidy


William Frederick Broidy was an American film and television producer.

Early life

William F. Broidy was born on April 12, 1915, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston, to Lena and Julius Broidy. He had a brother, Steve Broidy, who later became the head of Allied Artists Productions.

Career

Broidy produced many films throughout the 1950s, including Northwest Territory, Bullwhip, Arson for Hire, etc. On television, he was the producer of The Adventures of [Wild Bill Hickok] from 1951 to 1958.

Personal life

With his wife Frances, he had three sons. His wife organized events for the Hadassah Women's [Zionist Organization of America] at their home in the San Fernando Valley in the 1950s.

Death

Broidy died on July 14, 1959, in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography