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George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American director, actor, writer, producer, and magician who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre. [1] [2] He is considered to be among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. [3]
- Beatrice Welles
Beatrice Giuditta Welles (also known as Beatrice Mori di...
- Orson S. Head
Orson Sherman Head (October 9, 1817 – February 19, 1875) was...
- Paola Mori
In 1953, Mori met Orson Welles, and he cast her as the...
- Orson Welles Radio Credits
Orson Welles, arms upraised, directing a rehearsal of CBS...
- Oja Kodar
She later co-directed and co-wrote the German-French...
- Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film directed by,...
- Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17,...
- Todd Seminary for Boys
The Todd Seminary for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent...
- Beatrice Welles
Orson Welles (1915–1985) was an American director, actor, writer, and producer who is best remembered for his innovative work in radio, theatre and film. He is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. [1] [2]
Learn about the life and career of Orson Welles, a legendary filmmaker, actor, and radio personality. Explore his achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive biography from IMDb.
May 27, 2024 · Orson Welles, American film actor, director, producer, and writer whose classic Citizen Kane (1941) is known for its innovative narrative techniques and its use of photography, dramatic lighting, and music to further the dramatic line. Learn more about Welles’s life and career.
Orson Welles. Actor: Citizen Kane. His father, Richard Head Welles, was a well-to-do inventor, his mother, Beatrice (Ives) Welles, a beautiful concert pianist; Orson Welles was gifted in many arts (magic, piano, painting) as a child.
Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film directed by, produced by, and starring Orson Welles. Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay. The picture was Welles's first feature film . Citizen Kane is frequently cited as the greatest film ever made. [5]
In New York City in the fall of 1937, 17-year-old high-school student Richard Samuels meets Orson Welles, who unexpectedly offers him the role of Lucius in Caesar, the first production of his new Mercury Theatre repertory company. The company is immersed in rehearsals at its Broadway theater.
