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Parrott, Billy James was born on May 9, 1935 in Bolton, Mississippi, United States. Son of Benny James Parrott and Ethel (Seyton) Hobson.
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Billy James Parrott
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Billy James Parrott, American film director, communications executive. Recipient numerous Addy, American Institute Graphic Arts awards, 1969, Clio award, 1973, Peabody Foundation award, 1987. Chairman Hastings Tax Payers Committee Served with United States Air Force, 1952-1956. Member Directors Guild American, American Youth Hostels (board directors), American Mobile Satellite Corporation (board directors).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1962.
Career
Mail boy, McCann Erickson Advertising, New York City, 1964-1965; copywriter, McCann Erickson Advertising, New York City, 1965-1966; copy group head, creative supervisor, Benton and Bowles Advertising, New York City, 1968-1969; film director, chief Executive officer, Parrott and People, New York City, since 1969; owner/president, chief Executive officer, Roanoke (Virginia) Valley Cellular Telephone Сompany, since 1986. Consultant, chief Executive officer Private Networks, Inc., Time, Inc., New York City. Director International Emmy Awards, New York City, 1980, Cox Broadcasting, Atlanta, 1985, Columbia Pictures, Burbank, California, 1984-1986.
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Membership
Chairman Hastings Tax Payers Committee Served with United States Air Force, 1952-1956. Member Directors Guild American, American Youth Hostels (board directors), American Mobile Satellite Corporation (board directors).
Connections
Married Geraldine Meik, December 22, 1964. Children: Michael S., Stephanie.
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Political Party
Liberals