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William A. Wellman
American director, actor (1896-1975).
The record
William A. Wellman was an American director, actor. Born on 29 February 1896 in Brookline, Wellman died on 9 December 1975 in Los Angeles at the age of 79.
Honours include Academy Award for Best Story, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and National Board of Review Award for Best Film.
With a Wikipedia article in 38 languages, William A. Wellman is No. 27,484 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 February 1896, Brookline
- Died
- 9 December 1975, Los Angeles (aged 79)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film director, actor, screenwriter
- Field
- Cinema
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 38
Did you know
79
Lived to 79.
29 Feb
Shares a birthday with Gioachino Rossini and Pedro Sánchez.
14
One of 14 people in the Index born in Brookline, with Robert F. Kennedy.
38
Has a Wikipedia article in 38 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
William A. Wellman
- FatherArthur Gouverneur Wellman
- MotherCecila McCarthy
- SpouseHelene Chadwick
- SpouseDorothy Rae Coonan
- SpouseMarjorie Crawford
- ChildWilliam Wellman, Jr.
Honours and works
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Story1938
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame1960
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
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