William A. Wellman
William Augustus Wellman was an American film director. Although Wellman began his film career as an actor, he worked on over 80 films, as director, producer and consultant but most often as a director, notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion. He also directed several well regarded satirical comedies.
Wellman directed the 1927 film Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
Wellman directed the 1927 film Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
Known For
14 titles
This Is Your Life
Wings
Island in the Sky
The Men Who Made the Movies
1925 Studio Tour
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
Filmmakers in Action
Frisco Jenny
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
The Star Witness
Gable: The King Remembered
Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
Evangeline
The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
