William Gray III was born on August 20, 1941 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. He was married to Andrea Dash. He died on July 1, 2013 in London, England, UK.
U.S. Congressional representative from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3 January 1979-11 September 1991); resigned from office to become president of the United Negro College Fund.
Was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
President of the United Negro College Fund, 1991-2004.