Background
Owens, William P. was born on April 12, 1929 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of John Sheffield and Ellen Caroline (Pitts) Owens.
Owens, William P. was born on April 12, 1929 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of John Sheffield and Ellen Caroline (Pitts) Owens.
Clerk, auditor, assistant director, unit manager, LIV television, Hollywood, California, 1953-1962; freelance assistant director, production manager, line producer, various film companies, Hollywood, 1962-1976; vice president, executive production manager, Fries Entertainment, Hollywood, 1976-1986; executive in charge production, Phoenix Entertainment, Hollywood, since 1987.
Served as corporal United States Army, 1949-1951. Member Directors Guild American.
Married Judith Gay LaFond, October 26, 1957. Children: John S., Kathryn L., Michele E.