Portrait of William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Feb 29 1896
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Tue, Dec 09 1975
William A. Wellman is 79 years old
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Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
William A. Wellman would have been no older than 79 in A Star Is Born as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 2018
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
William A. Wellman would have been no older than 79 in A Star Is Born as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1976
Poster of Lafayette Escadrille
Lafayette Escadrille
William A. Wellman was 61 in Lafayette Escadrille as 'Story, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1958
Poster of Darby's Rangers
Darby's Rangers
William A. Wellman was 61 in Darby's Rangers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 1958
Poster of Good-bye, My Lady
Good-bye, My Lady
William A. Wellman was 60 in Good-bye, My Lady as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1956
Poster of Blood Alley
Blood Alley
William A. Wellman was 59 in Blood Alley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of Track of the Cat
Track of the Cat
William A. Wellman was 58 in Track of the Cat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1954
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
William A. Wellman was 58 in A Star Is Born as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of The High and the Mighty
The High and the Mighty
William A. Wellman was 58 in The High and the Mighty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1954
Poster of Island in the Sky
Island in the Sky
William A. Wellman was 57 in Island in the Sky as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1953
Poster of My Man and I
My Man and I
William A. Wellman was 56 in My Man and I as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1952
Poster of Westward the Women
Westward the Women
William A. Wellman was 55 in Westward the Women as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of It's a Big Country
It's a Big Country
William A. Wellman was 55 in It's a Big Country as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1951
Poster of Across the Wide Missouri
Across the Wide Missouri
William A. Wellman was 55 in Across the Wide Missouri as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1951
Poster of The Happy Years
The Happy Years
William A. Wellman was 54 in The Happy Years as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1950
Poster of The Next Voice You Hear...
The Next Voice You Hear...
William A. Wellman was 54 in The Next Voice You Hear... as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1950
Poster of Battleground
Battleground
William A. Wellman was 53 in Battleground as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1949
Poster of Yellow Sky
Yellow Sky
William A. Wellman was 52 in Yellow Sky as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1948
Poster of The Iron Curtain
The Iron Curtain
William A. Wellman was 52 in The Iron Curtain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1948
Poster of Magic Town
Magic Town
William A. Wellman was 51 in Magic Town as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1947
Poster of Gallant Journey
Gallant Journey
William A. Wellman was 50 in Gallant Journey as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1946
Poster of Story of G.I. Joe
Story of G.I. Joe
William A. Wellman was 49 in Story of G.I. Joe as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of This Man's Navy
This Man's Navy
William A. Wellman was 48 in This Man's Navy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1945
Poster of Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill
William A. Wellman was 48 in Buffalo Bill as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1944
Poster of Lady of Burlesque
Lady of Burlesque
William A. Wellman was 47 in Lady of Burlesque as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1943
Poster of The Ox-Bow Incident
The Ox-Bow Incident
William A. Wellman was 46 in The Ox-Bow Incident as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1942
Poster of Thunder Birds
Thunder Birds
William A. Wellman was 46 in Thunder Birds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1942
Poster of Roxie Hart
Roxie Hart
William A. Wellman was 45 in Roxie Hart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1942
Poster of The Great Man's Lady
The Great Man's Lady
William A. Wellman was 45 in The Great Man's Lady as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Reaching for the Sun
Reaching for the Sun
William A. Wellman was 45 in Reaching for the Sun as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1941
Poster of The Light That Failed
The Light That Failed
William A. Wellman was 43 in The Light That Failed as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1939
Poster of Beau Geste
Beau Geste
William A. Wellman was 43 in Beau Geste as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1939
Poster of Men with Wings
Men with Wings
William A. Wellman was 42 in Men with Wings as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1938
Poster of Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred
William A. Wellman was 41 in Nothing Sacred as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1937
Poster of The Last Gangster
The Last Gangster
William A. Wellman was 41 in The Last Gangster as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1937
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
William A. Wellman was 41 in A Star Is Born as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1937
Poster of Tarzan Escapes
Tarzan Escapes
William A. Wellman was 40 in Tarzan Escapes as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1936
Poster of Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl
William A. Wellman was 40 in Small Town Girl as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of Robin Hood of El Dorado
Robin Hood of El Dorado
William A. Wellman was 40 in Robin Hood of El Dorado as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1936
Poster of China Seas
China Seas
William A. Wellman was 39 in China Seas as 'Second Unit Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild
William A. Wellman was 39 in Call of the Wild as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of The President Vanishes
The President Vanishes
William A. Wellman was 38 in The President Vanishes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1934
Poster of Stingaree
Stingaree
William A. Wellman was 38 in Stingaree as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1934
Poster of Looking for Trouble
Looking for Trouble
William A. Wellman was 38 in Looking for Trouble as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1934
Poster of Female
Female
William A. Wellman was 37 in Female as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1933
Poster of College Coach
College Coach
William A. Wellman was 37 in College Coach as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1933
Poster of Wild Boys of the Road
Wild Boys of the Road
William A. Wellman was 37 in Wild Boys of the Road as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1933
Poster of Midnight Mary
Midnight Mary
William A. Wellman was 37 in Midnight Mary as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1933
Poster of Heroes for Sale
Heroes for Sale
William A. Wellman was 37 in Heroes for Sale as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1933
Poster of Lilly Turner
Lilly Turner
William A. Wellman was 37 in Lilly Turner as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1933
Poster of Central Airport
Central Airport
William A. Wellman was 37 in Central Airport as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1933
Poster of Frisco Jenny
Frisco Jenny
William A. Wellman was 36 in Frisco Jenny as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1933
Poster of The Conquerors
The Conquerors
William A. Wellman was 36 in The Conquerors as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of The Purchase Price
The Purchase Price
William A. Wellman was 36 in The Purchase Price as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 1932
Poster of Love Is a Racket
Love Is a Racket
William A. Wellman was 36 in Love Is a Racket as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1932
Poster of So Big!
So Big!
William A. Wellman was 36 in So Big! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of The Hatchet Man
The Hatchet Man
William A. Wellman was 35 in The Hatchet Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1932
Poster of Safe in Hell
Safe in Hell
William A. Wellman was 35 in Safe in Hell as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1931
Poster of The Star Witness
The Star Witness
William A. Wellman was 35 in The Star Witness as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1931
Poster of Night Nurse
Night Nurse
William A. Wellman was 35 in Night Nurse as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1931
Poster of The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
William A. Wellman was 35 in The Public Enemy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1931
Poster of Other Men's Women
Other Men's Women
William A. Wellman was 34 in Other Men's Women as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1931
Poster of Maybe It's Love
Maybe It's Love
William A. Wellman was 34 in Maybe It's Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1930
Poster of Young Eagles
Young Eagles
William A. Wellman was 34 in Young Eagles as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1930
Poster of Dangerous Paradise
Dangerous Paradise
William A. Wellman was 33 in Dangerous Paradise as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1930
Poster of Woman Trap
Woman Trap
William A. Wellman was 33 in Woman Trap as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1929
Poster of The Man I Love
The Man I Love
William A. Wellman was 33 in The Man I Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1929
Poster of Chinatown Nights
Chinatown Nights
William A. Wellman was 33 in Chinatown Nights as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1929
Poster of Beggars of Life
Beggars of Life
William A. Wellman was 32 in Beggars of Life as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1928
Poster of Ladies of the Mob
Ladies of the Mob
William A. Wellman was 32 in Ladies of the Mob as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1928
Poster of The Legion of the Condemned
The Legion of the Condemned
William A. Wellman was 32 in The Legion of the Condemned as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1928
Poster of Wings
Wings
William A. Wellman was 31 in Wings as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1927
Poster of You Never Know Women
You Never Know Women
William A. Wellman was 30 in You Never Know Women as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1926
Poster of The Cat's Pajamas
The Cat's Pajamas
William A. Wellman was 30 in The Cat's Pajamas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 29 1926
Poster of The Boob
The Boob
William A. Wellman was 30 in The Boob as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1926
Poster of The Circus Cowboy
The Circus Cowboy
William A. Wellman was 28 in The Circus Cowboy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1924
Poster of The Vagabond Trail
The Vagabond Trail
William A. Wellman was 28 in The Vagabond Trail as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1924
Poster of Not a Drum Was Heard
Not a Drum Was Heard
William A. Wellman was 27 in Not a Drum Was Heard as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1924
Poster of Cupid's Fireman
Cupid's Fireman
William A. Wellman was 27 in Cupid's Fireman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1923
Poster of Big Dan
Big Dan
William A. Wellman was 27 in Big Dan as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1923
Poster of The Man Who Won
The Man Who Won
William A. Wellman was 27 in The Man Who Won as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1923
Poster of Second Hand Love
Second Hand Love
William A. Wellman was 27 in Second Hand Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1923
Poster of Edgar's Hamlet
Edgar's Hamlet
William A. Wellman was 24 in Edgar's Hamlet as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1920
Poster of Edgar and the Teacher's Pet
Edgar and the Teacher's Pet
William A. Wellman was 24 in Edgar and the Teacher's Pet as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1920

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