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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_HainesWilliam Haines - Wikipedia

    Charles William Haines (January 2, 1900 – December 26, 1973) was an American actor and interior designer . Haines was discovered by a talent scout and signed with Goldwyn Pictures in 1922. [a] His career gained momentum when he received favorable reviews for his role in The Midnight Express.

  2. ew.com › movies › hollywood-history-william-hainesHow Hollywood's first out star, William Haines, chose love ...

    Jun 4, 2021 · In 1930, the wisecracking matinee idol William "Billy" Haines was America's top box office star — and openly gay. The Show People star regularly hit the town, including...

  3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0354313William Haines - IMDb

    William Haines. Actor: Show People. Born in Staunton, Virginia, William Haines ran off to live life on his own terms while still in his teens, moving to New York City and becoming friends with such later Hollywood luminaries as designer Orry-Kelly and Cary Grant.

  4. www.mentalfloss.com › posts › william-haines-obituaryWilliam Haines, Hollywood's First Out Gay Superstar

    Jun 18, 2024 · William Haines was born in Staunton, Virginia, on January 2, 1900. As a teen, he had a rebellious streak. He ran away from home at the age of 14 and settled in Hopewell, Virginia,...

  5. www.townandcountrymag.com › leisure › arts-andWho Was Billy Haines? - True Story of the Actor Who Became ...

    May 16, 2020 · William “Billy” Haines was one of the leading men in 1920s Hollywood, a silent film star talented enough to make the move to “talkies.”

  6. www.architecturaldigest.com › story › haines-articleWilliam Haines's Hollywood Interior Design & Decorating

    Mar 16, 2016 · The number-one box office star of 1930, William "Billy" Haines went on to become Hollywood's premier interior decorator until his death in 1973. Dispatching with...

  7. slate.com › articles › artsThe story of William Haines, the silent film star and gay icon.

    Oct 16, 2015 · American actor William Haines, who enjoyed a successful career as an interior decorator after retiring from acting. Photo via John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images. The story of William Haines is...