Billy Mays
Personal information
- Known for
- Acting
- Known credits
- 2
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- July 20, 1958
- Died
- June 25, 2009
- Place of birth
- McKees Rock, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
William Darrell Mays Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, television direct-response and advertisement salesperson. Throughout his career, he promoted a wide variety of products, including OxiClean, Orange Glo, Kaboom, and Zorbeez. His promotions aired mostly on the Home Shopping Network through his company, Mays Promotions, Inc although they aired on various other syndicated networks.
He and his business partner, Anthony Sullivan, were also featured on PitchMen, a Discovery Channel television series that documented their work. His distinctive beard, attire, and impassioned sales pitches made him a recognized television presence in the United States and Canada.
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