William Hillyard Anderson (October 12, 1911 – December 28, 1997) was an American producer best known for his work with The Walt Disney Company.
He studied pre-law at El Camino College Compton Center and the University of Southern California.
[1] In 1943, the Walt Disney Company hired Anderson to work in their production control department.
He then suggested to Walt Disney that the English actress would be a good fit for the lead role in Pollyanna.
He went on to produce many more successful Disney films like The Moon-Spinners, The Happiest Millionaire and The Apple Dumpling Gang.