Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
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Nicknamed “Architect to the Stars,” African American architect Paul R. Williams had an incredible life. Orphaned at the age of four, Williams grew up to build mansions for movie stars and millionaires in Southern California. From the early 1920s until his retirement 50 years later, Williams was one of the most successful architects in the country. His clients included Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck, William Holden, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. His name is associated with icons like the Beverly Hills Hotel, the original MCA Headquarters Building and LAX Airport. But at the height of his career Paul Williams wasn’t always welcome in the restaurants and hotels he designed or the neighborhoods where he built homes, because of his race. “Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story” tells the compelling, but little known story, of how he used talent and perseverance to beat the odds and create a body of work that can be found from coast to coast.
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What is Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story about?
Nicknamed “Architect to the Stars,” African American architect Paul R. Williams had an incredible life. Orphaned at the age of four, Williams grew up to build mansions for movie stars and millionaires in Southern California. From the early 1920s until his retirement 50 years later, Williams was one of the most successful architects in the country. His clients included Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck, William Holden, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. His name is associated with icons like the Beverly Hills Hotel, the original MCA Headquarters Building and LAX Airport. But at the height of his career Paul Williams wasn’t always welcome in the restaurants and hotels he designed or the neighborhoods where he built homes, because of his race. “Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story” tells the compelling, but little known story, of how he used talent and perseverance to beat the odds and create a body of work that can be found from coast to coast.
Who directed Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story?
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Who stars in Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story?
The principal cast of Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story includes Courtney B. Vance.
When was Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story released and how long is it?
Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story?
Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).