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William Augustus Wellman (February 29, 1896 – December 9, 1975) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor and military pilot. He was known for his work in crime , adventure , and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion.
Learn about the life and career of William A. Wellman, the Oscar-winning screenwriter-director of A Star Is Born and a World War I flying ace. Explore his filmography, awards, trivia, and personal details on IMDb.
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William A. Wellman was an American film director who won the first Academy Award for Best Picture for Wings in 1927. He also directed many other films in various genres, especially crime, adventure and aviation, and acted in some of his early works.
May 20, 2024 · William Wellman, American film director whose more than 80 movies included Hollywood classics of documentary-like realism and who was ranked as an action director alongside Howard Hawks and John Ford.
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Countdown to William A. Wellman's highest rated films 1927-1958 Oscar-Nominated Director & Oscar-Winning Writer Ratings Average sources include IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Radio Times Film Guide...
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Mar 28, 2009 · Wellman was a champion of the underdog, and 1933's "Wild Boys of the Road" focused on the abuse of homeless children. Great things lead to fame, but the lesser...
William A. Wellman, a gay and nonbinary horror author, writes and produces Hello From The Hallowoods as well as providing the voice of the narrator-character Nikignik.
