Biography
William Augustus Wellman was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor and military pilot. He was known 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. His 1927 film, Wings, was the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
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Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1960
- Academy Award — Best Story · 1938
- National Board of Review Award — Best Film
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1955 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1950 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Director · 1938 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Story · 1938 · nominated
Filmography36 titles
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
Good-bye, My Lady
The Ox-Bow Incident
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
The Public Enemy
Wings
A Star Is Born
Beggars of Life
Westward the Women
Beau Geste
Wild Boys of the Road
Night Nurse
Battleground
Tarzan Escapes
Darby's Rangers
Story of G.I. Joe
The Purchase Price
Nothing Sacred
Female
Island in the Sky
Call of the Wild
China Seas
Across the Wide Missouri
Stingaree
A Star Is Born
Blood Alley
The High and the Mighty
Track of the Cat
Buffalo Bill
Other Men's Women
The Next Voice You Hear...
Lady of Burlesque
Lafayette Escadrille
Chinatown Nights
Dangerous Paradise