Portrait of William Wyler

William Wyler

Bio: William Wyler (July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born film director, producer, and screenwriter. Notable works include Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs
Born: Tue, Jul 01 1902
Birthplace: Mülhausen, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire [now Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France]

Death: Mon, Jul 27 1981
William Wyler is 79 years old
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Poster of History Rediscovered: The Memphis Belle
History Rediscovered: The Memphis Belle
William Wyler would have been no older than
79 in History Rediscovered: The Memphis Belle
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of The Liberation of L.B. Jones
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
William Wyler was
67 in The Liberation of L.B. Jones
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 18 1970
Poster of Funny Girl
Funny Girl
William Wyler was
66 in Funny Girl
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 19 1968
Poster of How to Steal a Million
How to Steal a Million
William Wyler was
64 in How to Steal a Million
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 13 1966
Poster of The Collector
The Collector
William Wyler was
62 in The Collector
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 17 1965
Poster of The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour
William Wyler was
59 in The Children's Hour
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Dec 19 1961
Poster of Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur
William Wyler was
57 in Ben-Hur
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 18 1959
Poster of The Big Country
The Big Country
William Wyler was
56 in The Big Country
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
William Wyler was
54 in Friendly Persuasion
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Nov 25 1956
Poster of The Desperate Hours
The Desperate Hours
William Wyler was
53 in The Desperate Hours
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Roman Holiday
Roman Holiday
William Wyler was
51 in Roman Holiday
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Aug 26 1953
Poster of Carrie
Carrie
William Wyler was
50 in Carrie
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jul 17 1952
Poster of Detective Story
Detective Story
William Wyler was
49 in Detective Story
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of The Heiress
The Heiress
William Wyler was
47 in The Heiress
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Oct 06 1949
Poster of Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
William Wyler was
45 in Thunderbolt
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 26 1947
Poster of The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives
William Wyler was
44 in The Best Years of Our Lives
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 25 1946
Poster of The Fighting Lady
The Fighting Lady
William Wyler was
42 in The Fighting Lady
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 21 1944
Poster of The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress
The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress
William Wyler was
41 in The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress
as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 13 1944
Poster of Mrs. Miniver
Mrs. Miniver
William Wyler was
40 in Mrs. Miniver
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Jul 03 1942
Poster of The Little Foxes
The Little Foxes
William Wyler was
39 in The Little Foxes
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 29 1941
Poster of The Letter
The Letter
William Wyler was
38 in The Letter
as 'Producer, Director'.
Thu, Nov 21 1940
Poster of The Westerner
The Westerner
William Wyler was
38 in The Westerner
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 18 1940
Poster of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
William Wyler was
36 in Wuthering Heights
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady
William Wyler was
36 in The Cowboy and the Lady
as 'Co-Director'.
Thu, Nov 17 1938
Poster of Jezebel
Jezebel
William Wyler was
35 in Jezebel
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Mar 26 1938
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
William Wyler was
35 in Dead End
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of Come and Get It
Come and Get It
William Wyler was
34 in Come and Get It
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 06 1936
Poster of Dodsworth
Dodsworth
William Wyler was
34 in Dodsworth
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 23 1936
Poster of These Three
These Three
William Wyler was
33 in These Three
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 18 1936
Poster of The Gay Deception
The Gay Deception
William Wyler was
33 in The Gay Deception
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 13 1935
Poster of The Good Fairy
The Good Fairy
William Wyler was
32 in The Good Fairy
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 18 1935
Poster of Glamour
Glamour
William Wyler was
31 in Glamour
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 09 1934
Poster of Counsellor at Law
Counsellor at Law
William Wyler was
31 in Counsellor at Law
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 25 1933
Poster of Her First Mate
Her First Mate
William Wyler was
31 in Her First Mate
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 03 1933
Poster of Tom Brown of Culver
Tom Brown of Culver
William Wyler was
29 in Tom Brown of Culver
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 30 1932
Poster of A House Divided
A House Divided
William Wyler was
29 in A House Divided
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 05 1931
Poster of The Storm
The Storm
William Wyler was
28 in The Storm
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 17 1930
Poster of Hell's Heroes
Hell's Heroes
William Wyler was
27 in Hell's Heroes
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 27 1929
Poster of The Love Trap
The Love Trap
William Wyler was
27 in The Love Trap
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Aug 04 1929
Poster of The Shakedown
The Shakedown
William Wyler was
26 in The Shakedown
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 09 1929
Poster of Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
William Wyler was
26 in Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 09 1928
Poster of Thunder Riders
Thunder Riders
William Wyler was
25 in Thunder Riders
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 07 1928
Poster of Desert Dust
Desert Dust
William Wyler was
25 in Desert Dust
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 18 1927
Poster of The Border Cavalier
The Border Cavalier
William Wyler was
25 in The Border Cavalier
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 18 1927
Poster of The Horse Trader
The Horse Trader
William Wyler was
25 in The Horse Trader
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 20 1927
Poster of Hard Fists
Hard Fists
William Wyler was
24 in Hard Fists
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 24 1927
Poster of Straight Shootin'
Straight Shootin'
William Wyler was
24 in Straight Shootin'
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 31 1927
Poster of Blazing Days
Blazing Days
William Wyler was
24 in Blazing Days
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 27 1927
Poster of The Two Fister
The Two Fister
William Wyler was
24 in The Two Fister
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 07 1927
Poster of The Stolen Ranch
The Stolen Ranch
William Wyler was
24 in The Stolen Ranch
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 26 1926
Poster of Lazy Lightning
Lazy Lightning
William Wyler was
24 in Lazy Lightning
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 12 1926
Poster of Martin of the Mounted
Martin of the Mounted
William Wyler was
24 in Martin of the Mounted
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 11 1926
Poster of Don't Shoot
Don't Shoot
William Wyler was
24 in Don't Shoot
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 07 1926
Poster of The Fire Barrier
The Fire Barrier
William Wyler was
23 in The Fire Barrier
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 12 1926
Poster of Ridin' for Love
Ridin' for Love
William Wyler was
23 in Ridin' for Love
as 'Director, Story'.
Sat, Apr 17 1926
Poster of The Gunless Bad Man
The Gunless Bad Man
William Wyler was
23 in The Gunless Bad Man
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 13 1926
Poster of The Crook Buster
The Crook Buster
William Wyler was
23 in The Crook Buster
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 26 1925
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
William Wyler was
21 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Sep 06 1923

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Poster of National Archives WWII: Air War
National Archives WWII: Air War
William Wyler would have been no older than
79 in National Archives WWII: Air War
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 06 2006