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William Wyler ( / ˈwaɪlər /; born Willi Wyler [1] ( German: [ˈvɪli ˈvi:lɐ] ); July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born American film director and producer. Known for his work in numerous genres over five decades, he received numerous awards and accolades, including three Academy Awards.
William Wyler was a Swiss-German-American director and producer. He is regarded as one of the most distinguished and versatile filmmakers for Classical Hollywood cinema, directing films during the silent era as well as the sound era, and in both black-and-white and technicolor film.
YearTitleGenreNotes1925UMS*1926WesternUMS1926WesternUMS1926WesternUMSIMDb profile of William Wyler, a legendary American filmmaker who won three Best Director Oscars and directed classics like Mrs. Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives, and Ben-Hur. Learn about his life, career, family, and legacy.
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Jun 27, 2024 · William Wyler, German-born American director of motion pictures that combined a high degree of technical polish with a clear narrative style and sensitive handling of human relationships. His movies included The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Roman Holiday (1953), Ben-Hur (1959), and Funny Girl (1968).
- Michael Barson
William Wyler was perhaps the most honored of Hollywood filmmakers. He was a perfectionist, a meticulous craftsman, who in his 45 years as a director won three Oscars ® — for MRS.
Jul 29, 1981 · William Wyler, the movie director whose career began in 1929 and included such films as ''Ben Hur,'' ''Wuthering Heights'' and ''The Little Foxes,'' died of a heart attack yesterday at his home...
Oct 8, 2000 · Learn about the life and career of William Wyler, a master director and influential figure in American culture. Explore his classic films, such as THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, BEN-HUR, and FUNNY GIRL, and his collaborations with stars like Bette Davis and Audrey Hepburn.
