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William A. Wellman (1896–1975)


William Wellman, the Oscar-winning screenwriter-director of the original Nasceu Uma Estrela (1937), was called "Wild Bill" during his World War I service as an aviator, a nickname that persisted in Hollywood due to his larger-than-life personality and lifestyle. A leap-year baby born in 1896 on the 29th of February in Brookline, MA, Wellman was the... See full bio »

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards »

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(1937)
Jornada Gloriosa Director
(1946)
(1942)
Alto e Poderoso Director
(1954)

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 1954 Light's Diamond Jubilee (TV Movie documentary)
 1954 O Grande Circo (uncredited)
 1952 My Man and I
 1942 Aves de Fogo
 1939 Beau Gest
 1936 A Fuga de Tarzan (uncredited)
 1935 A Ambição do Ouro (as William Wellman)
 1934 Bandoleiro do Amor (as William Wellman)
 1934 Viva Villa! (uncredited)
 1934 Uma Avaria no Telefone (as William Wellman)
 1933 Female (17 scenes, uncredited)
 1933 College Coach
 1933 Midnight Mary (as William Wellman)
 1932 Jenny
 1932 A Caravana
 1932 So Big!
 1931 Safe in Hell
 1931 Night Nurse
 1929 Woman Trap
 1927 Asas
 1926 Amor Sem Rumo
 1925 When Husbands Flirt (as William Wellman)
 1924 The Circus Cowboy (as William Wellman)
 1923 O Grande Buck
 1923 Second Hand Love (as William Wellman)
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2 Biographical Movies | 5 Print Biographies | 13 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

William Wellman
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Personal Quote:

[on Clark Gable] Never have I known a man who loved to live, to live well, as he did. See more »

Trivia:

During the final battle scene in Wings he's seen in an uncredited role as a doughboy, is shot and exclaims "Atta boy. Them buzzards are some good after all.". See more »

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Star Sign:

Pisces

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