Howard Hill

Howard Hill
Hill, circa 1953
Born(1899-11-13)November 13, 1899
DiedFebruary 4, 1975(1975-02-04) (aged 75)
Resting placeNew Ashville Cemetery in Ashville, Alabama
Occupation(s)Professional Archer, Actor
Years active1928–1952
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Hill
(1922-his death)

Howard Hill (born Lemuel Howard Hill and later cited Howard H. Hill; November 13, 1899 – February 4, 1975) was an expert bowman who for over two decades, from the early 1930s into the 1950s, was often introduced or billed as "The World's Greatest Archer". He established the record for winning the most bow-and-arrow field tournaments in succession, a total of 196 competitions. In addition, Hill served as a supporting actor, trick-shot performer, and technical adviser on archery for Hollywood shorts and feature films. He also produced and directed documentaries and instructional films on bowhunting, and in the 1950s published two books on the subject, Hunting the Hard Way and Wild Adventure.