William D. Carey (May 20, 1916 – January 27, 2004) was an American songwriter, actor, and author.
Early life
Carey was born on May 20, 1916, in Hollister, California.[1]
Career
Carey acted in Roberta, Old Man Rhythm, Freshman Love, A Yank at Oxford, Something to Sing About, and Campus Confessions.[1]
Carey was a lyricist for Eva Cassidy, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, George Michael, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan.[1] He wrote the words to "Who Wouldn't Love You?".[2]
Personal life and death
Carey had two sons with his first wife, Leona Olsen. His second wife was Ruth Hill Gibian. They resided in Laguna Beach, California.[1]
Carey died on January 27, 2004, at age 87.[1]