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English
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♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
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William Janney: American actor (1908-1992).
Born (died at age 84).
William Janney has 1 credits in our database.
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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Biography
William Janney (born Russell Dixon Janney, February 15, 1908 – December 22, 1992) was an American actor who appeared in 39 films between 1929 and 1937.
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William Janney has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bonnie Scotland (1935).
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