abstract:William Goetz (March 24, 1903 – August 15, 1969) was an American Hollywood film producer and studio executive. William Goetz died of cancer in 1969 at his home in Los Angeles and was buried in Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California.
In addition to building the occasional America's Cup contender, Goetz turns out four to five boats a year for customers including Roy Disney, William Koch and George David, the CEO of United Technologies.