William Wyler
Swiss-German-American director and producer (1902–1981)
William Wyler was a German-born American film director and producer. Known for his work in numerous genres over five decades, he received numerous accolades, including the most nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director (12). In addition to three Academy Awards, he also received two BAFTA Awards and one Golden Globe Award. For his oeuvre of work, Wyler was awarded the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the Directors Guild of America Lifetime Achievement Award, and the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award.
Films
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Other known for
- Ben-Hur
- Carrie
- Detective Story
- Friendly Persuasion
- Jezebel
- Mrs. Miniver
- Roman Holiday
- The Best Years of Our Lives
- The Big Country
- The Children's Hour
- The Collector
- The Desperate Hours
- The Heiress
- The Letter
- The Little Foxes
- The Westerner
- These Three
- Wuthering Heights