Orson Welles

George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor, director, writer and producer who worked extensively in theater, radio and film. He is best remembered for his innovative work in all three media, most notably Caesar (1937), a groundbreaking Broadway adaption of Julius Caesar and the debut of the Mercury Theatre; The War of the Worlds (1938), the most famous broadcast in the history of radio; and Citizen Kane (1941), whi... More

Date of birth:

  • May 6, 1915

Date of death:

  • Oct 10, 1985 (age 70 years)

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  • 1.854 m (6.083 ft )

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  • George Orson Welles,
  • Orson Wells,
  • Welles, Orson

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  • 16
  • 1999
  • Top Male Legends

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars of 1999

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