William, Will, Bill, or Billy Lee are names shared by many different people. This article will tell you about some of the most interesting ones.
People Who Entertain Us
Singers and Musicians
- Bill Lee (1916–1980) was an American singer. He was famous for lending his voice to many characters in Disney movies.
- Bill Lee (1928–2023) was an American jazz musician. He played the bass and was also a composer.
- Will Lee (born 1952) is an American bassist. He was a well-known member of the band on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Actors
- Billy Lee (1929–1989) was a child actor in American movies.
- Will Lee (1908–1982) was an American actor and comedian. He was known for playing Mr. Hooper on the TV show Sesame Street.
- Will Yun Lee (born 1971) is an American actor. He has appeared in many movies and TV shows.
- William Gregory Lee (born 1973) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in TV series like Dark Angel.
- Bill Lee is also a fictional character from the TV series Stargate SG-1. He is a scientist who helps the main characters.
People in Government and Law
Politicians
- William Lee (1739–1795) was an American diplomat. He served his country during the American Revolutionary War.
- Bill Lee (born 1959) is an American politician. He is currently the Governor of Tennessee.
- William Henry Lee (1799–1878) was a Canadian clerk of the Privy Council. This was an important government role in Canada.
Judges and Lawyers
- William Little Lee (1821–1857) was a very important judge. He was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for the Kingdom of Hawaii.
- Bill Lann Lee (born 1949) is a Chinese-American civil rights lawyer. He has worked to protect the rights of many people.
People in the Military
- William C. Lee (1895–1948) was an American Army general. He is often called the "Father of the U.S. Airborne" because he helped create the first paratrooper units.
- William Henry Fitzhugh Lee (1837–1891) was a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War. He later became a U.S. Congressman.
People in Sports
Baseball Players
- Bill Lee (born 1946) is a famous American baseball pitcher. He was known for his unique pitching style and was nicknamed "Spaceman."
- Bill Lee (1909–1977) was another American baseball pitcher.
- Billy Lee (1894–1984) was an American baseball outfielder.
Other Athletes
- Bill Lee (1911–1998) was an American football player.
- Billy Lee (1878–1934) was an English footballer.
- William "Caveman" Lee (born 1956) is an American middleweight boxer.
- William Lee (born 1951) is an American Olympic wrestler.
Other Notable People
- William Lee (around 1563–1614) was an English inventor. He invented the stocking frame knitting machine, which made it much faster to knit stockings.
- William Lee (1750–1828) was the personal servant of George Washington, the first President of the United States. He was with Washington during the American Revolutionary War.
- William Douglas Lee (1894–1965) was an American architect. He designed many buildings, including hotels and homes.
- William Harold Lee (1884–1971) was another American architect. He was famous for designing movie theaters.
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See also
- William Lea (disambiguation)
- William Leigh (disambiguation)
- Billie (disambiguation)
- Billy (disambiguation)
- Willy (disambiguation)
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