William A. Wellman

Biography

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. He also directed several well regarded satirical comedies. Wellman directed the 1927 film Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.

Known For

Wings

as Doughboy (uncredited)

Island in the Sky

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Frisco Jenny

as Reporter (uncredited)

The Star Witness

as Company Workman (uncredited)

1925 Studio Tour

as Self

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story

as Self (archive footage)

This Is Your Life

as Self

Filmmakers in Action

as Self (archive footage)

Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick

as Self (archive footage)

Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)

as Self