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William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman

Born February 29, 1896· Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

† Died December 9, 1975

76Filmography★ 6.5Average rating

Having first proved himself as a decorated World War I fighter pilot in the French Lafayette Flying Corps-earning the Croix de Guerre with two palms and later instructing U.S. pilots-he turned to Hollywood, initially appearing in silent pictures before moving behind the camera. Over a span of three decades he directed more than eighty films, ranging from high-octane aviation adventures to sharp-to…

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources

Known for

Filmography

The Ox-Bow Incident★ 7.7
The Ox-Bow Incident1943
The Public Enemy★ 7.3
The Public Enemy1931
Wings★ 7.2
Wings1927
A Star Is Born★ 7.2
A Star Is Born1937

Also in front of the camera

The roles they played on screen.

All on-screen roles
Wings★ 7.2
Wings1927