William Winter

Known for

Acting

Born

February 21, 1923

Birthplace

Grenada, Mississippi, USA

Died

December 18, 2020 (aged 97)

Biography

William Forrest Winter was an American attorney and politician. He served as the 58th governor of Mississippi from 1980 to 1984. A Democrat, he was known for his strong support of public education, freedom of information, racial reconciliation, and historic preservation.

Best known work

Freedom Summer

2014

Filmography

2014
Freedom Summer
as Self - Treasurer of Mississippi 1964-1968