William Wyler

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William Wyler (July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born film director, producer, and screenwriter. Notable works include Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs. Miniver (1942), all which won Wyler Academy Awards for Best Director, and also won Best Picture. He earned his first Oscar nomination for directing Dodsworth in 1936, sparking a 20-year run of almost unbroken greatness. Film historian Ian Freer calls Wyler a "bona fide perfectionist," whose penchant for retakes and an attempt to hone every last nuance "became the stuff of legend." His ability to direct a s…

  • Directing
  • Born 1 July 1902
  • Died 27 July 1981 (age 79)
  • Mülhausen, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire [now Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France]
  • 80 credits

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Most-watched William Wyler films currently: Ben-Hur (1959), Roman Holiday (1953), Wuthering Heights (1939), The Big Country (1958), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).

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Selected TV credits: Great Performances (1971), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Oscars (1953), Cinépanorama (1956), The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973).

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