William Hal Ashby was an American film director and editor. His work exemplified the countercultural attitude of the era. He directed wide-ranging films featuring iconic performances. He is associated with the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking with filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Mike Nichols and Sidney Lumet.
- Occupation
- film director, film producer, film editor, actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 2, 1929
- Died
- December 27, 1988
