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Other Works:
Stage:
Directed / Co-Produced (with
John Houseman) / Appeared (as "St. Just") in "Danton's Death" at the Mercury Theatre on Broadway. Drama (revival). Written by Geoffrey Dunlop. Based on the German of
Georg Büchner. Music by
Marc Blitzstein. Scenic Design by Jan Tichacek. 2 Nov 1938-Nov 1938 (closing date unknown/21 performances). ...
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Publicity Listings:
16 Biographical Movies
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50 Print Biographies
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26 Portrayals
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56 Articles
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2 Pictorials
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6 Magazine Cover Photos
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Alternate Names:
O. W. Jeeves | G.O. Spelvin | Orson Wells | Wells
Height:
6' (1.83 m)
Parents:
Welles, Richard Head
| Ives, Beatrice
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Personal Quote:
[on director
W.S. Van Dyke, aka "Woody"] Woody made some very good comedies. And what a system he had!... His retakes sometimes took longer than his original shooting schedule... He'd shoot a "Thin Man" or something like that in about 20 days. Then he'd preview it and come back to the studio for 30 days of retakes. For comedy, when you're worried about the laughs, that makes a lot of sense.
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Trivia:
Was named #16 on the 50 Greatest Screen Legends list of the American Film Institute.
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Trademark:
Known for his use of low camera angles, tracking shots, deep focus, overlapping dialogue, expressionistic lighting and elaborate crane shots in his films.
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Nickname:
The Great One