William Sessions is an American politician known for working as a director at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Breakthrough:Appointed by President Ronald Reagan to serve as the Director of the FBI in 1987
10 Quick Facts About William Sessions
- Full Name: William Sessions
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Politician
- Known For: Child of Pete Sessions
- Date of Birth: May 27, 1930
- Age: 96 years old
- Place of Birth: Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Alice Sessions
- Popular As: William S. Sessions
William Sessions Age
William Sessions is about 96 years old as of 2026. William Sessions was born in 1930.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Baylor University and Baylor Law School.
- Baylor University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Period: 1956
- Baylor Law School
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1958
Career & Work
William Sessions' career includes acting and entertainment roles with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Organization: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Role: Director
Period: 1987–1993
Organization: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Role: Judge
Period: 1974–1987
Details: Texas
William Sessions Family & Relationships
William Sessions is widowed. He has 4 children, including Pete Sessions and Bill Sessions.
- Father: Will Sessions
- Mother: Marjorie Sessions
- Children:
- Pete Sessions (1955)
- Bill Sessions
- Mark Sessions
- Leigh Sessions
Lesser Known Facts
- William Sessions was the first FBI Director to be dismissed from the position by a President.
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Sessions
- Popular As: William S. Sessions
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 27, 1930
- Age: 96
- Birthday: May 27
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Will Sessions
- Mother: Marjorie Sessions
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Alice Sessions
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Pete Sessions (Child • Son, U.S. Congressman)
- Ronald Reagan (Appointed him FBI Director)
