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William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman

  • Birthday: 2/29/1896
  • Deathday: 12/9/1975
  • Place of birth: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
  • Fame for: Directing
  • Also known as: William Augustus Wellman, William Wellman

Biography

William Augustus Wellman was an American film director. Although Wellman began his film career as an actor, he worked on over 80 films, as director, producer and consultant but most often as a director, notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion. He also directed several well regarded satirical comedies. Wellman directed the 1927 film Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.

Filmography

Island in the Sky
Release date: 9/5/1953

Island in the Sky

Role(s): Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
Release date: 6/1/1931

Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)

Role(s): Self

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The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
Release date: 5/25/1919

The Knickerbocker Buckaroo

Role(s): Henry

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Wings
Release date: 8/12/1927

Wings

Role(s): Doughboy (uncredited)

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Filmmakers in Action
Release date: 9/15/2006

Filmmakers in Action

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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