William Haines: William Haines. Actor: Show People. Born in Staunton, Virginia, William Haines ran off to live life on his own terms while still in his teens, moving to New York City and becoming friends with such later Hollywood luminaries as designer Orry-Kelly and Cary Grant. His film career started slowly, but by the end of the silent era he was regularly named as the #1 male box-office draw. He also became...
Known For: Show People (Billy Boone), Tell It to the Marines (Private 'Skeet' Burns), Brown of Harvard (Tom Brown), Just a Gigolo (Lord Robert Brummel)