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An American actor, director, writer, and producer, best known for his groundbreaking work in film, including the iconic movie 'Citizen Kane.' Welles revolutionized filmmaking with his innovative use of cinematography, narrative structure, and storytelling techniques.
Born May 6, 1915 (age 110)
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Orson Welles was an American actor, director, writer, and producer born May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He gained early prominence in radio, notably directing and starring in a 1938 broadcast adaptation of H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds. Welles made his feature film directorial debut with Citizen Kane (1941), which he also co-wrote and starred in. The film received critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. He subsequently directed and appeared in The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), Touch of Evil (1958), and F for Fake (1973), among other works. Welles worked extensively in theatre, producing and directing productions on Broadway and internationally. His career spanned several decades, with later work including acting roles in major studio films and continued directing projects. He received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1971. Welles died in Los Angeles on October 10, 1985, at age 70.
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Orson Welles at a glance
- Born
- May 6, 1915, Kenosha
- Height
- 6'0" (183 cm)
- Active since
- 1934
- Known for
- Film director, Actor, Screenwriter, Film producer
- Genres
- Drama film, Mystery film, Action film, Thriller film
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