William Wyler
Swiss-German-American director and producer (1902–1981)
William Wyler (/ˈwaɪlər/; born Willi Wyler[1] (German: [ˈvɪlɪ ˈvi:lɐ]); July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-Swiss movie director, producer and screenwriter.
William Wyler | |
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| Born | Willi Wyler July 1, 1902 |
| Died | July 27, 1981 (aged 79) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1925–1970 |
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| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Carl Laemmle Jr. (cousin) |
His best known works were Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs. Miniver (1942), all of which won Academy Awards for Best Director, as well as Best Picture.
Notes
change- ↑ Birth Certificate No. 1298/1902, Mulhouse Archive. According to Herman, Jan. A Talent for Trouble: The Life of Hollywood's Most Acclaimed Director. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1995. ISBN 0-399-14012-3
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