William Hanley
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About
Playwright and novelist, most known for his works like 1962's Whisper into My Good Ear and 1965's Today Is Independence Day.
Before Fame
He enrolled in Cornell University before serving in the army.
Trivia
The New York Times recognized him as a very gifted writer during his playwriting years in the '50s and '60s.
Family Life
He had a sister named Ellen.
Associated With
He and scientist Brian O'Leary both studied at Cornell.
