Biography
George Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker. Remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre, he is considered among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time.
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Awards & recognition
- Commander of the Legion of Honour · 1982
- AFI Life Achievement Award · 1975
- honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII · 1974
- Academy Honorary Award · 1970
- Golden Lion · 1970
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- Palme d'Or · 1952
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1942
- National Board of Review Award — Best Film
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1983 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1942 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1942 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1942 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Citizen Kane
I Love Lucy
The Third Man
Jim Henson: Idea Man
Jodorowsky's Dune
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Night Gallery
Shogun
Touch of Evil
Monsieur Verdoux
The Real Charlie Chaplin
It's All True
Genocide
Moonlighting
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
F for Fake
The Trial
Othello
Magnum, P.I.
Bugs Bunny Superstar
A Man for All Seasons
The Bible in the Beginning...
The Lady from Shanghai
The Magnificent Ambersons
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
The Muppet Movie
Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still
Is Paris Burning?
Chimes at Midnight
Ro.Go.Pa.G.
The Stranger
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
The Transformers: The Movie
The Immortal Story
National Geographic Specials
King of Kings
Compulsion
Moby Dick
The Eyes of Orson Welles
Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit
Lost in La Mancha
A Woman Called Moses
The Vikings
The Long, Hot Summer
What's My Line?
Jane Eyre
History of the World: Part I
The Battle of Neretva
The Dick Cavett Show