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My Take
Chill Wills fascinates me because he refused to be just one thing. A Texan born in 1902, he was an actor, a singer in the Avalon Boys quartet, and reportedly a sharp poker player, and that range tells me he was a true entertainer of the old school. What I love most is his texture: that gravelly, sun-baked voice and unmistakable presence made every Western feel more authentic. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels earned, not granted. To me he embodies a vanished kind of character actor whose flavor lingered long after the leads faded from the frame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chill Wills
- Name (Japanese)
- チル・ウィルス
- Reading
- ちる・うぃるす
- Born
- July 18, 1902 – December 15, 1978
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Seagoville, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- poker player / musician / stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chill Wills born?
July 18, 1902 – December 15, 1978.
Where is Chill Wills from?
Chill Wills is from Seagoville, Texas, United States.
What does Chill Wills do?
Chill Wills works as poker player, musician, stage actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.