About "By" Dunham
Lived 1910 – 2001 (aged 90). "By" Dunham was an American film producer and songwriter.
William D. "By" Dunham (May 2, 1910 – April 12, 2001) was an American songwriter and film producer.
Born William Donaldson Dunham in New York City, Dunham wrote songs for the films of many major stars, including John Wayne ("McLintock!"), Randolph Scott ("Seven Men From Now"), and three Bob Hope films: Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!, I'll Take Sweden, and Alias Jesse James. He also wrote the lyrics to the theme song for the Flipper television series, and for the 1995 revival series The New Adventures of Flipper.
His other films included The Young Swingers, Surf Party, and Wild on the Beach, the last of which he also produced.
Dunham died in Encinitas, California.
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Who was "By" Dunham?
American musician and film producer
When was "By" Dunham born?
"By" Dunham was born on 2 May 1910 in New York City.
When did "By" Dunham die?
"By" Dunham died on 12 April 2001 in Los Angeles.
What was "By" Dunham's occupation?
"By" Dunham was a film producer and songwriter.
What nationality was "By" Dunham?
"By" Dunham was American.
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