William Greaves was an American screenwriter and director known for his contributions to film and television. He was born on October 8, 1926, in New York City and passed away on August 25, 2014, in Manhattan. Greaves was recognized for his innovative storytelling and his ability to weave cultural narratives into his work, establishing a significant legacy in the arts. His career spanned several decades, during which he made an impact in the industry with various projects that highlighted important social and historical themes.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Greaves belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York
Place of Death: Manhattan
Educated At: Stuyvesant High School
Occupation: director | film director | screenwriter
Employers: National Film Board of Canada
Awards Received: Paul Robeson Award | Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Libra 39 | 15 Libra 40 | 24 Capricorn 34 |
| Moon | 4 Scorpio 44 | 7 Taurus 11 | 28 Gemini 20 |
| Mercury | 28 Libra 8 | 3 Scorpio 0 | 16 Capricorn 27 |
| Venus | 3 Libra 32 | 23 Virgo 35 | 7 Aquarius 49 |
| Mars | 18 Taurus 47 | 11 Scorpio 9 | 13 Taurus 0 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 15 | 23 Cancer 20 | 29 Aquarius 19 |
| Saturn | 24 Scorpio 8 | 27 Pisces 4 | 5 Sagittarius 6 |
| Uranus | 26 Pisces 46 | 1 Gemini 3 | 26 Pisces 14 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 15 | 0 Aries 20 | 26 Leo 25 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 56 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 14 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 11 Cancer 26 | 16 Pisces 37 | 6 Cancer 11 |
| Ketu | 11 Capricorn 26 | 16 Virgo 37 | 6 Capricorn 11 |
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