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William Blinn (William Frederick Blinn) was born on 21 July, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio, USA, is a writer,producer,miscellaneous. Discover William Blinn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?

Popular As William Frederick Blinn
Occupation writer,producer,miscellaneous
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 21 July, 1937
Birthday 21 July
Birthplace Toledo, Ohio, USA
Date of death 22 October, 2020
Died Place Burbank, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is William Blinn's Wife?

His wife is Patricia Rust (17 May 1997 - 22 October 2020) ( his death), Annelie Marie Louise Lagerborn (25 March 1965 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Patricia Rust (17 May 1997 - 22 October 2020) ( his death), Annelie Marie Louise Lagerborn (25 March 1965 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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William Blinn Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is William Blinn worth at the age of 83 years old? William Blinn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated William Blinn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1957

Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1957.

1960

William Blinn was born in Toledo, Ohio. After graduating from high school, and then to college, he moved to California, where he started his career as a television writer and producer in the 1960s.

1971

After his freelance work on many television shows, his big break came in 1971 where he wrote the made-for-TV movie "Brian's Song" which is an instant ratings success.

1972

This followed in 1972 when he came up with the idea for "The Rookies" and then pitched it to producer Aaron Spelling and broadcaster ABC. After a two year stint with the show, he moved to Warner Bros. where he wrote and produced "The New Land". His next project was another success, entitled "Starsky and Hutch".

1975

Blinn originally pitched it as an episode of "The Rookies" before the producers demanded that they wanted to need to separate it and decided to made itself as a made for TV movie, before going to series in 1975.

1976

He briefly moved to Lorimar in 1976 when they came up with ideas for "Hunter" and a television adaptation of "Eight is Enough", then at Wolper Productions where he wrote the miniseries "Roots""In 1977, after a freelance writing stint, he came full time as a writer and producer for Viacom, partnering with director Jerry Thorpe, to start its own entity Blinn/Thorpe Productions. There he produced "The MacKenzies of Paradise Cove", "The Lazarus Syndrome" and "American Dream" as well as made-for-TV movies like "Fast Lane Blues", "Stickin' Together" and "Heaven Only Knows".

1980

In 1980, Blinn and Thorpe broke their ties, signing a production agreement with MGM Television. There he developed and produced the television series "Fame". He worked in its show's first three seasons.

1984

By 1984, he left MGM Television and its "Fame" program, signing a production deal with Lorimar Productions. During their time at Lorimar, he renamed it from Eilenna Productions to Echo Cove Productions. While at Lorimar, he first produced "Bridges to Cross" for CBS and the made-for-TV movie "Eight is Enough: A Family Reunion" then reuniting with Jerry Thorpe for "Our House", and "Aaron's Way" both for NBC.

1988

In 1988, he left Lorimar to work for Walt Disney Television under a two-year production deal. There he produced a remake of "The Absent-Minded Professor", as well as "Wild Jack", "Davy Crockett: A Letter to Polly", "Appearances" and "Polly: Comin' Home!". Following his time at Disney, he switched to New World Television. He resulted in the making of "The Boys of Twilight".

1993

In 1993, he signed a non exclusive pact with producer Aaron Spelling. Therefore, he created "Heaven Help Us" for the Spelling Premiere Network. After the show flopped, he went back to becoming an independent producer and writer. He wrote for Hallmark Hall of Fame "The Boys Next Door" and for Hill/Fields Entertainment, "Shaughnessy".

1997

In 1997, he was signed with Stu Segall Productions. Therefore, Echo Cove was renamed to Dauphine Productions. Therefore he wrote and serves as show-runner for "Pensacola: Wings of Gold".

1998

He was retired in 1998, and "Pensacola"'s show-running and writing duties were assumed to Jacqueline Zambrano.