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Orson Welles (1915–1985)
His father was a well-to-do inventor, his mother a beautiful concert pianist; Orson Welles was gifted in many arts (magic, piano, painting) as a child. When his mother died (he was nine) he traveled the world with his father. When his father died (he was fifteen) he became the ward of Chicago's Dr. Maurice Bernstein. In 1931, he graduated from the ...
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Born:in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USADied:(age 70) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (129 credits)
Actor (129 credits)
1985
Moonlighting
(TV Series)
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
- The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice
(1985)
... Orson Welles
1981-1983
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
Robin Masters
Robin Masters
- The Big Blow
(1983)
... Robin Masters (voice, uncredited)
- Birdman of Budapest
(1983)
... Robin Masters (voice, uncredited)
- Double Jeopardy
(1982)
... Robin Masters (voice, uncredited)
- J. "Digger" Doyle
(1981)
... Robin Masters (voice)
1981
Tales of the Klondike
(TV Mini-Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Love of Life
(1981)
... Narrator
- The Unexpected
(1981)
... Narrator
- Scorn of Women
(1981)
... Narrator
- The Race for Number One
(1981)
... Narrator
- The One Thousand Dozen
(1981)
... Narrator
1980
Shogun
(TV Mini-Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Episode #1.5
(1980)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.4
(1980)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Narrator (voice)
1978
A Woman Called Moses
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Episode #1.2
(1978)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.1
(1978)
... Narrator (voice)
1971
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Narrator (segment "Silent Snow, Secret Snow")
Narrator (segment "Silent Snow, Secret Snow")
- The Phantom Farmhouse/Silent Snow, Secret Snow
(1971)
... Narrator (segment "Silent Snow, Secret Snow") (voice)
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Writer (60 credits)
Writer (60 credits)
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Director (54 credits)
Director (54 credits)
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Producer (25 credits)
Producer (25 credits)
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Editor (8 credits)
Editor (8 credits)
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Music department (3 credits)
Music department (3 credits)
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Costume designer (3 credits)
Costume designer (3 credits)
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Production designer (3 credits)
Production designer (3 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Cinematographer (2 credits)
Cinematographer (2 credits)
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Art director (1 credit)
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Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (18 credits)
Thanks (18 credits)
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Self (150 credits)
Self (150 credits)
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Archive footage (147 credits)
Archive footage (147 credits)
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Personal Details
Publicity Listings:
16 Biographical Movies | 50 Print Biographies | 21 Portrayals | 53 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
The Estate of Orson WellesAlternate Names:
O. W. Jeeves | G.O. Spelvin | Orson Wells | WellsHeight:
6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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Hollywood died on me as soon as I got there. I wish to God I'd gone there sooner. It was the rise of the independents that was my ruin as a director. See more »Trivia:
His full name is George Orson Welles. He was named "George" in honor of writer George Ade, who was a friend of the family. His middle name was in honor of another family friend, a man named Orson Wells (without the "e"). See more »Trademark:
Known for his use of low camera angles, tracking shots, deep focus and elaborate crane shots in his films. See more »Star Sign:
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