William A. Wellman

also known as William Augustus Wellman, William Wellman

Born: Feb 29, 1896, 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.

Real Name	William A. Wellman
Nick Name	William Augustus Wellman, William Wellman
Date of Birth	Feb 29, 1896
Place of Birth	Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Age	79
Death Day	1975-12-09

POPULAR MOVIES

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story

Filmmakers in Action

Gable: The King Remembered

The High and the Mighty

Island in the Sky

My Man and I

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