William Boyd facts for kids

William, Willie, Will, or Bill Boyd are names that many different people have shared throughout history. This article will tell you about some of the interesting people who have had these names.

Famous People Named William Boyd

Actors and Entertainers

• William Boyd (actor) (1895–1972) was an American actor. He was very famous for playing the cowboy hero "Hopalong Cassidy" in many movies and TV shows.
• William Boyd (writer) (born 1952) is a Scottish writer. He has written many novels and screenplays for movies.
• Bill Boyd (musician) (1910–1977) was an American musician. He led a band called Bill Boyd and the Cowboy Ramblers, playing country music.

Sports Stars

• Bill Boyd (baseball) (1852–1912) was an American baseball player. He played in the early days of professional baseball.
• Bill Boyd (poker player) (1906–1997) was an American professional poker player. He was known for his skills at the game.
• William Robert Boyd (1930–2015) was an American basketball player and coach. He played and coached at a high level in the sport.
• Willie Boyd (born 1958) is a Scottish footballer. He played professional soccer in Scotland.

Other Notable People

• Bill Boyd (Canadian politician) (born 1956) is a Canadian politician. He has served as a member of the legislative assembly in Saskatchewan, Canada.
• William C. Boyd (1903–1983) was an American immunologist. Immunologists are scientists who study the body's immune system, which helps fight off diseases.

See also

• Billy Boyd (disambiguation)
• Will Boyd (disambiguation)
• William Boyde (born 1953), a British actor
• Will Boyde (born 1994), a Welsh rugby union player
• Bill and Boyd, a musical group from New Zealand