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William Wyler
William Wyler was a German-born American film director and producer known for his meticulous craftsmanship and for the performance of several classic dramatic characters in his films. Working in a variety of genres over five decades, Wyler began his career in the 1920s at Universal Studios, directing 'Hell's Heroes' in 1929. Known for his long, uncut shots and deep focus cinematography, his influential works notably include 'Mrs. Miniver' (1942), 'The Best Years of Our Lives' (1946), and 'Ben-Hur' (1959), all of which won Best Picture Oscars. During World War II, he served in the United States Army National Guard and Army Air Forces, creating renowned war documentaries. He is well-known and admired within the industry for his tenacity, perfectionism, and his control over the filming process, frequently using many retakes to capture the exact shot he desired. He was also known for his work as an 'actors' director', often aiding them in successfully conveying intense performances.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Willi Wyler
Born: Mülhausen, German Empire
Citizenship: United States, Germany
Birthday: July 1, 1902
Occupations: Film director, producer
Years Active: 1925-1970
Children: 5
Spouses: Margaret Sullavan, Margaret Tallichet
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Awards and Nominations Received by William Wyler
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The Westerner
The Big Country
The Best Years of Our Lives
The Children's Hour
Ben-Hur
Detective Story
Roman Holiday
Funny Girl
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic
Hollywood’s Second World War
Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema
Directed by William Wyler
Directed by William Wyler
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
The Screen Director
Her First Mate
The Little Foxes
Counsellor at Law
The Letter
The Collector
Thunderbolt
Carrie
Glamour
How to Steal a Million
The Memphis Belle
Wuthering Heights
The Heiress
The Good Fairy
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
Friendly Persuasion
The Stolen Ranch
Tom Brown of Culver
The Desperate Hours
The Two Fister
A House Divided
The Shakedown
Stars of Cabaret
Dead End
Fun in the Big Country
Hell’s Heroes
Mrs. Miniver
These Three
The Gay Deception
The Fighting Lady
Come and Get It
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