William A. Wellman
Known for DirectingBorn 1896-02-29 — died 1975-12-09Brookline, 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
Wings
1927 · as Doughboy (uncredited)
Filmmakers in Action
2006 · as Self (archive footage)
Island in the Sky
1953 · as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Gable: The King Remembered
1975 · as Himself
The Star Witness
1931 · as Company Workman (uncredited)
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
2008 · as Self (archive footage)
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
1995 · as Self (archive footage)
Frisco Jenny
1933 · as Reporter (uncredited)
1925 Studio Tour
1925 · as Self
The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
1919 · as Henry
Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
1931 · as Self
Evangeline
1919 · as British lieutenant