Person in history
Bill Daily
Bill Daily, American actor, comedian (born 1927)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2018 · September 4
Their story
Who they were
Bill Daily, American actor, comedian (born 1927)
Early life
Daily was born on September 30, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa. He served in World War II before pursuing a career in entertainment.
Path and career
Daily began his career in radio and stand-up comedy before transitioning to television in the 1960s. He played Major Roger Healey on I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970), appearing opposite Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman.
He later became known for his role as Matthew Brock on the NBC sitcom Newsradio (1995–1999). Daily also guest-starred on numerous other television shows throughout his long career.
Why this date
Bill Daily appears on our September 4 calendar for 2018 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Bill Daily
When did Bill Daily die?
September 4 2018.
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