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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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The Battle of Grovers Mill

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Battle of Grovers Mill as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2024

Hopper/Welles

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Hopper/Welles as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2020

Cerné par le diable

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Cerné par le diable as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2019

Halston

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Halston as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2019

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2018

Silent Times

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Silent Times as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2018

The Brother Side of the Wake

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Brother Side of the Wake as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 2018

Passage to Mars

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Passage to Mars as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 31 2016

Tim May Presents Reptile

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Tim May Presents Reptile as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014

Citizen Vader

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Citizen Vader as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2014

Too Much Johnson

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Too Much Johnson as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 2013

The Debridement of Rome

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Debridement of Rome as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2012

Incident at Barstow

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Incident at Barstow as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 2011

Variations on a High School Romance

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Variations on a High School Romance as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 2010

Dahmer vs. Gacy

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Dahmer vs. Gacy as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 2010

F for favor

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in F for favor as 'Original Concept'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 2008

The Deep

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Deep as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 2007

The Hitchhiker

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Hitchhiker as 'Original Concept'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 2007

The Dominici Affair by Orson Welles

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Dominici Affair by Orson Welles as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 2003

The Magnificent Ambersons

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Magnificent Ambersons as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 2002

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2001

Moby Dick

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Moby Dick as 'Director, Theatre Play, Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2000

The Big Brass Ring

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Big Brass Ring as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 1999

As Long as He Lives

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in As Long as He Lives as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1998

The Way to Santiago

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Way to Santiago as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1998

The Big Brass Ring

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Big Brass Ring as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1997

The Hearts of Age

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in The Hearts of Age as 'Original Concept'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997

Treasury of Children's Stories

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Treasury of Children's Stories as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1996

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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1994

It's All True

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in It's All True as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1993

Historias Breves 0: Distant encounters

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Historias Breves 0: Distant encounters as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1993

Don Quixote

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Don Quixote as 'Director, Producer, Editor, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 20 1992

Dieter & Andreas

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Dieter & Andreas as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1989

Continental

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Continental as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1989

Waxwork

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Waxwork as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988

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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1986

The Dreamers

Orson Welles was 69 in The Dreamers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1985

Orson Welles' Magic Show

Orson Welles was 69 in Orson Welles' Magic Show as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1985

The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh

Orson Welles was 68 in The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Trick or Treats

Orson Welles was 67 in Trick or Treats as 'Other'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1982

The War of the Worlds: Next Century

Orson Welles was 66 in The War of the Worlds: Next Century as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1981

Filming 'The Trial'

Orson Welles was 65 in Filming 'The Trial' as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1981

The Orson Welles Show

Orson Welles was 63 in The Orson Welles Show as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979

Filming Othello

Orson Welles was 63 in Filming Othello as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 10 1978

NBC: The First Fifty Years

Orson Welles was 61 in NBC: The First Fifty Years as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1976

3 A.M.

Orson Welles was 59 in 3 A.M. as 'Editorial Services'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1975

F for Fake

Orson Welles was 58 in F for Fake as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1973

Treasure Island

Orson Welles was 57 in Treasure Island as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1972

London

Orson Welles was 56 in London as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1971

Freedom River

Orson Welles was 55 in Freedom River as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971

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, Editor, Music Arranger, Production Design'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1970

The Merchant of Venice

Orson Welles was 54 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969

The Immortal Story

Orson Welles was 53 in The Immortal Story as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1968

Vienna

Orson Welles was 52 in Vienna as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

The Bible: In the Beginning...

Orson Welles was 51 in The Bible: In the Beginning... as 'Additional Writing, Scenario Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1966

Chimes at Midnight

Orson Welles was 50 in Chimes at Midnight as 'Director, Screenplay, Costume Design'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965

The Trial

Orson Welles was 47 in The Trial as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1962

Hong Kong as seen by Orson Welles

Orson Welles was 44 in Hong Kong as seen by Orson Welles as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1960

The Fountain of Youth

Orson Welles was 43 in The Fountain of Youth as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Production Design, Music Arranger'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1958

Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina

Orson Welles was 43 in Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958

Touch of Evil

Orson Welles was 42 in Touch of Evil as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1958

The Land of the Basques

Orson Welles was 40 in The Land of the Basques as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1955

Mr. Arkadin

Orson Welles was 40 in Mr. Arkadin as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer, Editor, Production Design, Costume Design, Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1955

Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Orson Welles was 39 in Orson Welles' Sketch Book as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1955

Three Cases of Murder

Orson Welles was 39 in Three Cases of Murder as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1955

Othello

Orson Welles was 36 in Othello as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 1951

Portrait of a Murderer

Orson Welles was 34 in Portrait of a Murderer as 'Writer, Production Design'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1949

Macbeth

Orson Welles was 33 in Macbeth as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Costume Design, Set Designer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948

The Lady from Shanghai

Orson Welles was 32 in The Lady from Shanghai as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1947

Monsieur Verdoux

Orson Welles was 32 in Monsieur Verdoux as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1947

The Stranger

Orson Welles was 31 in The Stranger as 'Director, Co-Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 1946

Jane Eyre

Orson Welles was 28 in Jane Eyre as 'Associate Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943

Journey into Fear

Orson Welles was 27 in Journey into Fear as 'Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 07 1943

The Magnificent Ambersons

Orson Welles was 27 in The Magnificent Ambersons as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Additional Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1942

Citizen Kane

Orson Welles was 25 in Citizen Kane as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941

The Hearts of Age

Orson Welles was 18 in The Hearts of Age as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934

Twelfth Night

Orson Welles was 18 in Twelfth Night as 'Director, Director of Photography, Costume Design, Adaptation'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1933

Something Else

Orson Welles will be 70+ in Something Else as 'Original Concept'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Bucket

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Bucket as 'Thanks'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 2015

Welcome to the Basement

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Welcome to the Basement as 'Theme Song Performance'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2012

Beer and Board Games

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in Beer and Board Games as 'Thanks'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 19 2010

L'antre du Mea

Orson Welles would have been no older than 70 in L'antre du Mea as 'Thanks'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 15 2010

Scene of the Crime

Orson Welles was 69+ in Scene of the Crime as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 1985

Moonlighting

Orson Welles was 69+ in Moonlighting as 'Thanks'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985

Crónicas fantásticas

Orson Welles was 59+ in Crónicas fantásticas as 'Thanks'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1974

Orson Welles' Great Mysteries

Orson Welles was 58+ in Orson Welles' Great Mysteries as 'Director, Screenplay, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1973

An Evening with Orson Welles

Orson Welles was 55+ in An Evening with Orson Welles as 'Music Arranger, Writer, Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1970

One Man Band

Orson Welles was 53+ in One Man Band as 'Screenplay, Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 01 1968

Shindig!

Orson Welles was 49+ in Shindig! as 'Theme Song Performance'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

In the Land of Don Quixote

Orson Welles was 48+ in In the Land of Don Quixote as 'Director, Editor, Additional Camera, Producer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964

Tempo

Orson Welles was 46+ in Tempo as 'Director, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 1961

Colgate Theatre

Orson Welles was 43+ in Colgate Theatre as 'Music Arranger, Screenplay, Producer, Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 19 1958

Around the World with Orson Welles

Orson Welles was 40+ in Around the World with Orson Welles as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1955

Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Orson Welles was 39+ in Orson Welles' Sketch Book as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 1955