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William Augustus Wellman was an American film 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. Beginning his film career as an actor, he went on to direct over 80 films, at times co-credited as producer and consultant. In 1927, Wellman famously directed Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony. He also won the Academy Award for Best Story for his film A Star Is Born.
Birth Name
William Augustus Wellman
Born
Saturday, 29 February 1896
Died
Tuesday, 09 December 1975
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film | Self | 2008 |
| Filmmakers in Action | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2006 |
| Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick | Self | 1995 |
| The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | Self | 1988 |
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| Hollywood | Self | 1980 |
| Gable: The King Remembered | Self / Himself | 1975 |
| The Movie Crazy Years | Self | 1971 |
| Lafayette Escadrille | Narrator | 1958 |
| Island in the Sky | Narrator | 1953 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film | Self | 2008 |
| Filmmakers in Action | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2006 |
| Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick | Self | 1995 |
| The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | Self | 1988 |
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| Hollywood | Self | 1980 |
| Gable: The King Remembered | Self / Himself | 1975 |
| The Movie Crazy Years | Self | 1971 |
| Lafayette Escadrille | Narrator | 1958 |
| Island in the Sky | Narrator | 1953 |
| This Is Your Life | Self / Self - Guest of Honor | 1952 |
| Frisco Jenny | Reporter | 1933 |
| The Star Witness | Company Workman | 1931 |
| Wings | Doughboy | 1927 |
| 1925 Studio Tour | Self - a Director / Self | 1925 |
| The Knickerbocker Buckaroo | Henry | 1919 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Lafayette Escadrille | 1958 |
| Magic Town | 1947 |
| Gallant Journey | 1946 |
| The Great Man's Lady | 1941 |
| Reaching for the Sun | 1941 |
| The Light That Failed | 1939 |
| Beau Geste | 1939 |
| Men with Wings | 1938 |
| Ladies of the Mob | 1928 |
| The Legion of the Condemned | 1928 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1955 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1950 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1938 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1938 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Story | Won |
