| Age | 81 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 22 October, 1914 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Died | 11 February, 1996 |
| Place of Death | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Director |
William F. (Francis) Claxton (October 22, 1914 – February 11, 1996) was an American film and television producer, editor and director. He made a number of films for Robert L. Lippert. He also directed and produced episodes of Bonanza, the NBC-TV series Little House on the Prairie, and also directed episodes of the NBC-TV series Father Murphy, The Rifleman, The Twilight Zone, Fame, and The High Chaparral.
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