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William A. Wellman

Director, Actor, Producer, Writer, Additional Credits
Born February 29, 1896Died December 9, 1975 (79 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • A Star Is Born
  • Nothing Sacred
  • Lady of Burlesque

Known For

  • A Star Is Born
  • The Ox-Bow Incident
  • The Public Enemy
  • A Star Is Born
  • Wings
  • A Star Is Born
  • A Star Is Born
  • Battleground
  • The High and the Mighty
  • Nothing Sacred
  • Beau Geste
  • Yellow Sky
  • Night Nurse
  • Story of G.I. Joe
  • Westward the Women
  • Island in the Sky
  • Blood Alley
  • Lady of Burlesque
  • Call of the Wild
  • Heroes for Sale
  • Track of the Cat
  • Wild Boys of the Road
  • Across the Wide Missouri
  • Safe in Hell

Filmography

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