Portrait of Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Bio: George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985), best known as Orson Welles, was an American film director, actor, theatre director, screenwriter, and producer, who worked extensively in film, theatre, television and radio. Noted for his innovative dramatic productions as well as his distinctive voice and personality, Welles is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished dramatic artists of the twentieth century, especially for his significant and influential early work—despite his notoriously contentious relationship with Hollywood
Born: Thu, May 06 1915
Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Thu, Oct 10 1985
Orson Welles is 70 years old
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Poster of The Battle of Grovers Mill
The Battle of Grovers Mill
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Battle of Grovers Mill
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jun 08 2024
Poster of Hopper/Welles
Hopper/Welles
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Hopper/Welles
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 09 2020
Poster of Cerné par le diable
Cerné par le diable
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Cerné par le diable
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Halston
Halston
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Halston
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of The Other Side of the Wind
The Other Side of the Wind
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Other Side of the Wind
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Fri, Nov 02 2018
Poster of Silent Times
Silent Times
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Silent Times
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of The Brother Side of the Wake
The Brother Side of the Wake
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Brother Side of the Wake
as 'Thanks'.
Sun, Feb 18 2018
Poster of Passage to Mars
Passage to Mars
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Passage to Mars
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of Tim May Presents Reptile
Tim May Presents Reptile
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Tim May Presents Reptile
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of Citizen Vader
Citizen Vader
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Citizen Vader
as 'Characters'.
Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of Too Much Johnson
Too Much Johnson
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Too Much Johnson
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor, Producer'.
Wed, Oct 09 2013
Poster of The Debridement of Rome
The Debridement of Rome
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Debridement of Rome
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Dec 01 2012
Poster of Incident at Barstow
Incident at Barstow
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Incident at Barstow
as 'Thanks'.
Mon, Aug 01 2011
Poster of Variations on a High School Romance
Variations on a High School Romance
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Variations on a High School Romance
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Sep 08 2010
Poster of Dahmer vs. Gacy
Dahmer vs. Gacy
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Dahmer vs. Gacy
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Apr 24 2010
Poster of F for favor
F for favor
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in F for favor
as 'Original Concept'.
Sun, Feb 03 2008
Poster of The Deep
The Deep
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Deep
as 'Producer, Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Hitchhiker
as 'Original Concept'.
Mon, Mar 05 2007
Poster of The Dominici Affair by Orson Welles
The Dominici Affair by Orson Welles
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Dominici Affair by Orson Welles
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 12 2003
Poster of The Magnificent Ambersons
The Magnificent Ambersons
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Magnificent Ambersons
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jan 12 2002
Poster of Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Nov 01 2001
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Moby Dick
as 'Director, Theatre Play, Editor'.
Mon, May 01 2000
Poster of The Big Brass Ring
The Big Brass Ring
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Big Brass Ring
as 'Writer'.
Tue, Apr 20 1999
Poster of As Long as He Lives
As Long as He Lives
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in As Long as He Lives
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Dec 17 1998
Poster of The Way to Santiago
The Way to Santiago
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Way to Santiago
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Dec 03 1998
Poster of The Big Brass Ring
The Big Brass Ring
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Big Brass Ring
as 'Writer'.
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of The Hearts of Age
The Hearts of Age
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in The Hearts of Age
as 'Original Concept'.
Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of Treasury of Children's Stories
Treasury of Children's Stories
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Treasury of Children's Stories
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
Sun, Dec 01 1996
Poster of Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers
Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
Thu, Dec 01 1994
Poster of It's All True
It's All True
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in It's All True
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 17 1993
Poster of Historias Breves 0: Distant encounters
Historias Breves 0: Distant encounters
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Historias Breves 0: Distant encounters
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Jul 08 1993
Poster of Don Quixote
Don Quixote
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Don Quixote
as 'Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay'.
Mon, Apr 20 1992
Poster of Dieter & Andreas
Dieter & Andreas
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Dieter & Andreas
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Dec 02 1989
Poster of Continental
Continental
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Continental
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Nov 24 1989
Poster of Waxwork
Waxwork
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Waxwork
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of It's All True: Four Men on a Raft
It's All True: Four Men on a Raft
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in It's All True: Four Men on a Raft
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Jul 10 1986
Poster of The Dreamers
The Dreamers
Orson Welles was
69 in The Dreamers
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Feb 05 1985
Poster of Orson Welles' Magic Show
Orson Welles' Magic Show
Orson Welles was
69 in Orson Welles' Magic Show
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Jan 24 1985
Poster of The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh
The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh
Orson Welles was
68 in The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Trick or Treats
Trick or Treats
Orson Welles was
67 in Trick or Treats
as 'Other'.
Fri, Oct 29 1982
Poster of The War of the Worlds: Next Century
The War of the Worlds: Next Century
Orson Welles was
66 in The War of the Worlds: Next Century
as 'Thanks'.
Sun, Nov 01 1981
Poster of Filming 'The Trial'
Filming 'The Trial'
Orson Welles was
65 in Filming 'The Trial'
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Feb 01 1981
Poster of The Orson Welles Show
The Orson Welles Show
Orson Welles was
63 in The Orson Welles Show
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of Filming Othello
Filming Othello
Orson Welles was
63 in Filming Othello
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jul 10 1978
Poster of NBC: The First Fifty Years
NBC: The First Fifty Years
Orson Welles was
61 in NBC: The First Fifty Years
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Nov 21 1976
Poster of 3 A.M.
3 A.M.
Orson Welles was
59 in 3 A.M.
as 'Editorial Services'.
Wed, Mar 05 1975
Poster of F for Fake
F for Fake
Orson Welles was
58 in F for Fake
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Orson Welles was
57 in Treasure Island
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Oct 01 1972
Poster of London
London
Orson Welles was
56 in London
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of Freedom River
Freedom River
Orson Welles was
55 in Freedom River
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of An Evening with Orson Welles: The Golden Honeymoon
An Evening with Orson Welles: The Golden Honeymoon
Orson Welles was
55 in An Evening with Orson Welles: The Golden Honeymoon
as 'Writer, Director, Producer, Production Design, Editor, Music Arranger'.
Thu, Dec 31 1970
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
Orson Welles was
54 in The Merchant of Venice
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of The Immortal Story
The Immortal Story
Orson Welles was
53 in The Immortal Story
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 01 1968
Poster of Vienna
Vienna
Orson Welles was
52 in Vienna
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Bible: In the Beginning...
The Bible: In the Beginning...
Orson Welles was
51 in The Bible: In the Beginning...
as 'Additional Writing, Scenario Writer'.
Wed, Sep 28 1966
Poster of Chimes at Midnight
Chimes at Midnight
Orson Welles was
50 in Chimes at Midnight
as 'Director, Screenplay, Costume Design'.
Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of The Trial
The Trial
Orson Welles was
47 in The Trial
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Fri, Dec 21 1962
Poster of Hong Kong as seen by Orson Welles
Hong Kong as seen by Orson Welles
Orson Welles was
44 in Hong Kong as seen by Orson Welles
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 04 1960
Poster of The Fountain of Youth
The Fountain of Youth
Orson Welles was
43 in The Fountain of Youth
as 'Director, Producer, Production Design, Writer, Music Arranger'.
Tue, Sep 16 1958
Poster of Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina
Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina
Orson Welles was
43 in Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
Orson Welles was
42 in Touch of Evil
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Mar 30 1958
Poster of The Land of the Basques
The Land of the Basques
Orson Welles was
40 in The Land of the Basques
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 07 1955
Poster of Mr. Arkadin
Mr. Arkadin
Orson Welles was
40 in Mr. Arkadin
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Production Design, Costume Design, Editor, Story, Art Direction'.
Tue, Aug 09 1955
Poster of Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Orson Welles was
39 in Orson Welles' Sketch Book
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 24 1955
Poster of Three Cases of Murder
Three Cases of Murder
Orson Welles was
39 in Three Cases of Murder
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
Tue, Mar 15 1955
Poster of Othello
Othello
Orson Welles was
36 in Othello
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Wed, Nov 28 1951
Poster of Portrait of a Murderer
Portrait of a Murderer
Orson Welles was
34 in Portrait of a Murderer
as 'Writer, Production Design'.
Fri, Nov 25 1949
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Orson Welles was
33 in Macbeth
as 'Director, Costume Design, Producer, Screenplay, Set Designer'.
Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of The Lady from Shanghai
The Lady from Shanghai
Orson Welles was
32 in The Lady from Shanghai
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Dec 24 1947
Poster of Monsieur Verdoux
Monsieur Verdoux
Orson Welles was
32 in Monsieur Verdoux
as 'Story'.
Fri, Sep 26 1947
Poster of The Stranger
The Stranger
Orson Welles was
31 in The Stranger
as 'Director, Co-Writer'.
Tue, Jul 02 1946
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Orson Welles was
28 in Jane Eyre
as 'Associate Producer'.
Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Journey into Fear
Journey into Fear
Orson Welles was
27 in Journey into Fear
as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 07 1943
Poster of The Magnificent Ambersons
The Magnificent Ambersons
Orson Welles was
27 in The Magnificent Ambersons
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Additional Photography'.
Fri, Jul 10 1942
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
Orson Welles was
25 in Citizen Kane
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of The Hearts of Age
The Hearts of Age
Orson Welles was
18 in The Hearts of Age
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1934
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Orson Welles was
18 in Twelfth Night
as 'Director, Adaptation, Costume Design, Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 15 1933
Poster of Something Else
Something Else
Orson Welles will be
70+ in Something Else
as 'Original Concept'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bucket
Bucket
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Bucket
as 'Thanks'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 2015
Poster of Welcome to the Basement
Welcome to the Basement
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Welcome to the Basement
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2012
Poster of Beer and Board Games
Beer and Board Games
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in Beer and Board Games
as 'Thanks'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 19 2010
Poster of L'antre du Mea
L'antre du Mea
Orson Welles would have been no older than
70 in L'antre du Mea
as 'Thanks'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 15 2010
Poster of Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime
Orson Welles was
69+ in Scene of the Crime
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Orson Welles was
69+ in Moonlighting
as 'Thanks'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Crónicas fantásticas
Crónicas fantásticas
Orson Welles was
59+ in Crónicas fantásticas
as 'Thanks'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1974
Poster of Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
Orson Welles was
58+ in Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
as 'Director, Screenplay, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of An Evening with Orson Welles
An Evening with Orson Welles
Orson Welles was
55+ in An Evening with Orson Welles
as 'Music Arranger, Writer, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1970
Poster of One Man Band
One Man Band
Orson Welles was
53+ in One Man Band
as 'Screenplay, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Orson Welles was
49+ in Shindig!
as 'Theme Song Performance'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of In the Land of Don Quixote
In the Land of Don Quixote
Orson Welles was
48+ in In the Land of Don Quixote
as 'Director, Editor, Additional Camera, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Tempo
Tempo
Orson Welles was
46+ in Tempo
as 'Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 1961
Poster of Colgate Theatre
Colgate Theatre
Orson Welles was
43+ in Colgate Theatre
as 'Music Arranger, Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 19 1958
Poster of Around the World with Orson Welles
Around the World with Orson Welles
Orson Welles was
40+ in Around the World with Orson Welles
as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1955
Poster of Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Orson Welles was
39+ in Orson Welles' Sketch Book
as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 1955