William A. Wellman
Biography
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
This Is Your Life
1952
Hollywood
1980
0The Men Who Made the Movies
1973
Wings
1927
Island in the Sky
1953
Gable: The King Remembered
1975
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
2008
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
1995
Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
1931
Filmmakers in Action
2006
The Star Witness
1931
The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
1919
Filmography
This Is Your Life
as Self · 1952
Hollywood
as Self (archive footage) · 1980
The Men Who Made the Movies
· 1973
Wings
as Doughboy (uncredited) · 1927
Island in the Sky
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) · 1953
Gable: The King Remembered
as Self · 1975
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
as Self (archive footage) · 2008
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
as Self (archive footage) · 1995
Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
as Self · 1931
Filmmakers in Action
as Self (archive footage) · 2006
The Star Witness
as Company Workman (uncredited) · 1931
The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
as Henry · 1919
Frisco Jenny
as Reporter (uncredited) · 1933
1925 Studio Tour
as Self · 1925
Evangeline
as British lieutenant · 1919