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Roger Williams
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How Did Roger Williams Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 87
GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn01/10/1924Born inOmaha, Nebraska, USADied08/10/2011Died inEncinoCausepancreatic cancerWikidataQ716906TMDb#1232778

Roger Williams was an American popular music pianist. Described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century", and "the rare instrumental pop artist to strike a lasting commercial chord," Williams had 22 hit singles – including the chart-topping "Autumn Leaves" in 1955 and "Born Free" in 1966 – and 38 hit albums between 1955 and 1972.

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Filmography11 titles

YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
1964The Hollywood PalaceSeriesSelf40
1962The Merv Griffin ShowSeriesSelf38
1962The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene StealersMovieSelf38
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSeriesSelf37
1961Swingin' AlongMovieSelf37
1958Kraft Music HallSeriesSelf34
1956The Steve Allen ShowSeriesSelf - Pianist32
1956The Perry Como ShowSeriesSelf32
1953The OscarsSeriesSelf29
1952Art Linkletter's House PartySeries28
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSeriesSelf24