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Billy
Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people with the name) Animals * Billy (dog), a dog breed * Billy (pigeon), awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945 * Billy (pygmy hippo), a pet of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge * Billy, a young male domestic goat Film * Billy (''Black Christmas''), a character from ''Black Christmas'' * Billy (''Saw''), a puppet from ''Saw'' * '' Billy: The Early Years'', a 2008 biographical film about Billy Graham Literature * ''Billy'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Whitley Strieber * ''Billy'', a 2002 biography of Billy Connolly by Pamela Stephenson Music Musicals * ''Billy'' (musical), a musical based on Billy Liar * ''Billy'', a 1969 Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Gene Allen and Ron Dante Albums * ''Billy'' (Samiam album) (1992) * ''Billy'' (Feedtime album) Songs * "Billy" (Kathy Linden song), a 1958 song by Kathy Linden * "Billy", a 1986 song by Céline Dion from '' The Best of Celine Dion'' * "Billy", a 1973 son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (name)
Billy is a given name and a common nickname for William (given name), William. Notable people with the name include: * Billy the Kid (1859–1881), American Old West gunfighter born Henry McCarty, also known as William H. Bonney * Billy Baldwin (decorator) (1903–1983), American interior decorator * Billy Baldwin (baseball) (1951–2011), American Major League Baseball outfielder * Billy Barnes (other) * Billy Barty (1924–2000), American actor * Billy Bevan (1887–1957), Australian actor * Billy Bland (1932–2017), American R&B singer and songwriter * Billy Boyd (other) * Billy Blue (c. 1767–1834), African-American convict transported to Australia * Billy Brewer (footballer) (died 1914), English professional footballer * Billy Brown (other) * Billy Burke (other) * Billy Butler (singer) (1945–2015), American soul singer and songwriter * Billy Connolly (born 1942), Scottish comedian * Billy Corgan (born 1967), American musician, frontman of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (Black Christmas)
Billy is a fictional character from the ''Black Christmas'' film series. He first appeared in '' Black Christmas'' (1974), as a deranged murderer who taunts and kills a group of college students during the Christmas season. Created by Bob Clark and A. Roy Moore, the character was partly inspired by the urban legend "The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs", as well as a series of real murders in Montreal during the 1943 holiday season. Several members of the cast and crew would portray and voice the character in the original film, such as Nick Mancuso, who performed the voices for the phone calls, while cameraman Albert J. Dunk performed Billy's POV shots and director Clark portrays both the villain's shadow and the phone voices. Neither the character nor his portrayers would be listed in the end credits. In the years following the original film's release, fans and media outlets have often cited the character's name as Billy, and director Clark has himself referred to the charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (Saw)
Billy (commonly known as Jigsaw or combined name Billy Jigsaw) is a puppet that has appeared in the ''Saw'' franchise. It was used by John "Jigsaw" Kramer to communicate with his test subjects by delivering recorded messages, often appearing on a television screen, or occasionally in person, to describe the details of the traps and the means by which the test subjects could survive. In the film series, before becoming the Jigsaw Killer, John created a puppet similar to Billy to be given as a toy to his unborn child. However, Jill Tuck, his wife, is shown to miscarry after being hit in the stomach by a swinging hospital door due to Cecil Adams ramming it open without looking. John's unresolved anger was likely a primary motive for using a more sinister version of the puppet to convey his instructions to victims of his traps. The traps he created can be seen as a manifestation of his anger with people who he feels do not appreciate having their life, when his unborn baby was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (pygmy Hippo)
Billy, or William Johnson Hippopotamus, (Before 1927 – October 11, 1955) was a pygmy hippopotamus given to U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. Captured in Liberia, he was given to Coolidge by Harvey Samuel Firestone in 1927. Billy spent most of his life in the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. In addition to his fame as an exotic presidential pet—which afforded him a trip to the 1939 New York World's Fair—Billy is also notable as the common ancestor to most pygmy hippos in American zoos. By the time of his death in 1955, Billy had sired 23 calves, 13 of whom survived at least a year. Early years In 1927, Harvey Samuel Firestone, the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, acquired Billy in Liberia, where he was captured on one of Firestone Tires' large plantations. Calvin Coolidge, who was the U.S. President at the time, was known for his collection of animals, including many dogs, birds, a wallaby, lion cubs, a raccoon and other unusual animals. At th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid (album)
''Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid'' is the twelfth studio album and first soundtrack album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on July 13, 1973, by Columbia Records for the Sam Peckinpah film, ''Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid''. Dylan himself appeared in the film as the character "Alias". The soundtrack consists mainly of instrumental music and was inspired by the movie itself. The album includes "Knockin' on Heaven's Door", which became a trans-Atlantic Top 20 hit. Certified gold by RIAA, ''Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid'' reached in the US and in the UK. Filming of ''Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'' ''Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'' scriptwriter Rudy Wurlitzer was a previous acquaintance of Dylan's, and asked him to provide a couple of songs for the movie. Dylan performed "Billy" for director Peckinpah, who found the performance very moving and offered Dylan an acting part on the spot. The role he ended up getting was a character named Alias. In November 1972, Dylan and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (musical)
''Billy'' is a musical theatre, musical based on the novel and play ''Billy Liar'' by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. The book was written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, the music is by John Barry (composer), John Barry, and the lyrics are by Don Black (lyricist), Don Black. Productions ''Billy'' opened at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, before moving on 1 May 1974 to the West End theatre, West End at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, where it ran for 904 performances. The cast included Michael Crawford in the title role, with Bryan Pringle (Geoffrey Fisher), Avis Bunnage (Alice Fisher), Christopher Hancock (Mr. Shadrack), Billy Boyle, Diana Quick (Liz Benson), Gay Soper (Barbara), and Elaine Paige (Rita). The production was directed by Patrick Garland with choreography by Onna White, set by Ralph Koltai, Ralph Kotai, costumes by Annena Stubbs, and lighting by Jules Fisher. Roy Castle replaced Crawford late in the run. The first revival and reimagining of Billy was staged at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (novel)
''Billy'' is a 1990 novel by Whitley Strieber. The novel tells the story of the abduction of a child and the terror of his experience. Plot summary Barton Royal is an overweight man in his 40s who is obsessed with boys. He lives in Los Angeles but travels out of state to find and abduct a suitable young boy so he can be his "father". When he spots 12-year-old Billy Neary in an Iowa shopping mall, he follows the boy home, abducts him late that night, and drives back to California with Billy strapped into the back of his Aerostar minivan. The narrative includes glimpses of Barton's miserable childhood, especially the physical and sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of his father and his recollections of what he has done to other boys before Billy. Billy tries to escape and also manages to make a few telephone calls, both on the road to and from Barton's home. Barton's behaviour switches between extreme violence and interludes of self-delusion. Billy finds his way into Barton's du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela Stephenson
Pamela Helen Stephenson, Lady Connolly (born 4 December 1949) is a New Zealand-born psychologist, writer, and performer who is now a resident in both the United Kingdom and the United States. She is best known for her work as an actress and comedian during the 1980s, particularly in ''Not the Nine O'Clock News; History of the World, Part I;'' and ''Superman III.'' She has written several books, which include a biography of her husband Sir Billy Connolly, and presented a psychology-based interview show called '' Shrink Rap'' on British and Australian television. Early life Pamela Helen Stephenson was born on 4 December 1949 in Takapuna, Auckland. In 1953, she moved to Australia with her scientist parents and two sisters. She attended Boronia Park Primary School in Sydney and then Sydney Church of England Girls' Grammar School, Darlinghurst. According to her own autobiography, Stephenson was raped at age 16 while she was living in Australia by a 35-year-old heroin addict, co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy, Allier
Billy (; oc, Bilhi) is a commune in the Allier department in central France. Geography Bilhi dins lo canton de Varenas.png, alt=Location of Billy in the former canton of Varennes-sur-Allier, Billy in the former canton of Varennes-sur-Allier. Bilhi dins la Comunautat d'Aglomeracion Vichèi Val d'Alèir.png, alt=Location of Billy in the agglomeration community of Vichy Val d'Allier, Billy in the Vichy conurbation. Bilhi.png, alt=Location of Billy on the map of Cassini, Billy on the map of Cassini. History Between this village and nearby Créchy, lagerstätten have yielded a rich assemblage of fossils from the Oligocene-Miocene The Miocene ( ) is the first epoch (geology), geological epoch of the Neogene Period and extends from about (Ma). The Miocene was named by Scottish geologist Charles Lyell; the name comes from the Greek words (', "less") and (', "new") and mea ... boundary (c. 24-23 million years ago).Hugueney ''et al.'' (2003) Population See also * C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (Kathy Linden Song)
"Billy", also known as "Billy (I Always Dream of Bill)" is a song with words by Joe Goodwin and music by James Kendis and Herman Paley, written in 1911. In 1950 it was performed by Betty Grable in the film Wabash Avenue. The most successful version of the song was performed by Kathy Linden. It reached #7 on the ''Billboard'' pop chart in 1958. The song was featured on her 1958 album, ''That Certain Boy''. The song features the Joe Leahy Orchestra. The single ranked #90 on ''Billboard's'' Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1958. Other versions * American Quartet released the first version of the song in 1911. *Ada Jones released a version of the song as a single in 1911. * The Orrin Tucker Orchestra featuring Wee Bonnie Baker vocals released a version of the song in 1939. *Susan Maughan Susan Maughan (born Marian Maughan, 1 July 1938) is an English singer who released successful singles in the 1960s. Her most famous and successful song, " Bobby's Girl" (a cover of the Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (dog)
The Billy is a large Scent hound, scenthound originating from central western France. Description A Billy may be pure white, off-white or gray, sometimes with orange or lemon spots on the head and body. The coat is short, smooth and harsh to the touch. Weight is between 72 and 104 lbs and height is 60–70 cm at the shoulder for males and 58–62 cm for females. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard suggests the dog should gallop easily in its movement. The standard for the breed was established in 1885 . The Billy is not suitable for a small house; needing a lot of exercise and being difficult to restrain and extremely fast. History and use The Billy was created by Monsieur Gaston Hublot de Rivault Taco in the 19th century, and was named after his home the Château de Billy, in Poitou. Billys were created by combining the three original strains of the Poitevin (dog), Poitevin, the Montemboeuf, Ceris and Larrye. Whereas the modern Poitevin more cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy (Feedtime Album)
''Billy'' is the fourth album of noise rock band feedtime, released on March 23, 1996 by Amphetamine Reptile Records. It was the band's first album after they went on hiatus in 1989. Tom Hazelmyer, founder and owner of Amphetamine Reptile, named ''Billy'' one of his favourite releases.Kroneiss, Rich"Circling the Pile: An Interview with Tom Hazelmyer" ''Terminal Boredom''. Retrieved 8 February 2013. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Billy'' liner notes. ;feedtime *Rick Johnson – vocals, guitar *Al Larkin – bass guitar *Tom Sturm – drums ;Additional musicians and production *David Carter – congas *Peter H. Kemp – photography *Steve Smart – mastering *Dave Trump – engineering Engineering is the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
