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William A. Wellman

Feb 29, 1896 - Dec 09, 1975 (79 years old) in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

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.

Known For

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This Is Your Life
Self
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The Men Who Made the Movies
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Wings
Doughboy (uncredited)
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Island in the Sky
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
Self (archive footage)
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Frisco Jenny
Reporter (uncredited)
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Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
Self (archive footage)
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The Star Witness
Company Workman (uncredited)
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1925 Studio Tour
Self
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Filmmakers in Action
Self (archive footage)

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