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William Wyler (1902–1981)


William Wyler was an American filmmaker who, at the time of his death in 1981, was considered by his peers as second only to John Ford as a master craftsman of cinema. The winner of three Best Director Academy Awards, second again only to Ford's four, Wyler's reputation has unfairly suffered as the lack of an obvious "signature" in his diverse ... See full bio »

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Won 3 Oscars. Another 16 wins & 43 nominations. See more awards »

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 1965 O obcecado
 1959 Ben-Hur
 1956 Producers' Showcase (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Letter (1956)
 1949 A Herdeira
 1947 Thunderbolt (Documentary short) (as Lt Col William Wyler)
 1944 The Fighting Lady (Documentary) (uncredited)
 1940 A Carta
 1939 Raffles, o Gatuno Elegante (uncredited)
 1938 Escândalo na Sociedade (uncredited)
 1935 Cidade Sem Lei (: (uncredited; replaced by Howard Hawks - uncredited)
 1934 Glamour
 1930 The Storm
 1929 Hell's Heroes
 1929 The Love Trap
 1929 The Shakedown
 1927 Desert Dust
 1927 Daze of the West (Short)
 1927 The Horse Trader (Short)
 1927 The Square Shooter (Short)
 1927 The Phantom Outlaw (Short)
 1927 Gun Justice (Short)
 1927 The Home Trail (Short)
 1927 The Ore Raiders (Short)
 1927 The Lone Star (Short)
 1927 Hard Fists
 1927 The Haunted Homestead (Short)
 1927 Galloping Justice (Short)
 1927 Blazing Days
 1927 The Silent Partner (Short)
 1927 Tenderfoot Courage (Short)
 1927 Kelcy Gets His Man (Short)
 1927 The Two Fister (Short)
 1926 Martin of the Mounted (Short)
 1926 The Pinnacle Rider (Short)
 1926 Don't Shoot (Short)
 1926 The Fire Barrier (Short)
 1926 Ridin' for Love (Short)
 1926 The Gunless Bad Man (Short)
 1925 The Crook Buster (Short)
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3 Biographical Movies | 7 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 5 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Bill Wyler | Lt Col William Wyler

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

[on Preston Sturges] I could never make a good film without a good writer, but neither could Preston Sturges. Only he had one with him all the time. He was a true auteur, the complete creator of his own films. See more »

Trivia:

He is the only person to direct three Best Picture Academy Award winners: A Família Miniver (1942), Os melhores Anos das Nossas Vidas (1946) and Ben-Hur (1959). See more »

Trademark:

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Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Cancer

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