Bill Kelly (writer)

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Bill Kelly (born in Elk Grove Village, Illinois) is an American screenwriter. [1] [2] [3] He is best known for writing the Disney film Enchanted . [4]

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References

  1. "Local-access cable's 'Ralph the Robot' now 'Enchanted'". Daily Herald. Retrieved February 11, 2008.
  2. "Blast From The Past :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews". Rogerebert.suntimes.com. February 12, 1999. Retrieved 2012-07-05.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. Fleming, Michael (November 14, 2005). "Disney crowns its princess". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2008.
  4. "Bill Kelly: How to Make It as a Working Hollywood Screenwriter". Indie Film Hustle®. 2017-08-22. Archived from the original on 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2020-07-17.