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Apr 16, 2024 · William Wyler (born July 1, 1902, Mülhausen, Germany [now Mulhouse, France]—died July 27, 1981, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.) was a German-born American director of motion pictures that combined a high degree of technical polish with a clear narrative style and sensitive handling of human relationships.
William Wyler was perhaps the most honored of Hollywood filmmakers. He was a perfectionist, a meticulous craftsman, who in his 45 years as a director won three Oscars® — for MRS. MINIVER (1942), THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (1946), and BEN-HUR (1959) — and was nominated on nine other occasions.
Oct 8, 2000 · Acknowledged by the Academy Awards and filmmakers everywhere for his lifetime commitment to the highest quality filmmaking, William Wyler stands out as a major source in history of the American...
May 8, 2018 · William Wyler. Wyler, William. views 2,645,881 updated May 08 2018. WYLER, William. Nationality: American. Born: Willy Wyler in Mulhouse (Mülhausen), Alsace-Lorraine, 1 July 1902; became U.S. citizen, 1928. Family: Married 1) Margaret Sullavan, 1934 (divorced 1936); 2) Margaret Tallichet, 1938, four children.
William Wyler ( / ˈwaɪlər /; born Willi Wyler ( German: [ ˈvɪli ˈvi:lɐ] ); July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born American film director and producer. Known for his work in numerous genres over five decades, he received numerous awards and accolades, including three Academy Awards.
Jul 29, 1981 · William Wyler, the movie director whose career began in 1929 and included such films as ''Ben Hur,'' ''Wuthering Heights'' and ''The Little Foxes,'' died of a heart attack yesterday at his home...
May 9, 2021 · The 10 Best William Wyler Movies. When thinking about the great directors of the Hollywood Golden age, one name is often overlooked: William Wyler. The likes of Hitchcock, Ford, Wilder and Welles are still revered to this day for their innovation and genius, but Wyler’s name is rarely remembered as keenly.