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Orson Welles


Birth name: George Orson Welles
Birth: 6 May 1915
Died: 10 October 1985
Nationality: American
Hollywood Walk Star: Yes
Orson Welles

Career / Biography

Orson Welles was an actor, director and producer who changed the way films were made in the 1940's. Citizen Kane is consistently ranked as one of the best films of all times. He was married to Rita Hayworth for 5 years.

Films

Treasure Island (1972)
Catch 22 (1970)
Casino Royale (1967)
Man For All Seasons (1966)
Moby Dick (1956)
Trent's Last Case (1952)
The Black Rose (1950)
Third Man (1949)
Macbeth (1948)
The Lady From Shanghai (1947)
Journey Into Fear (1943)
Jane Eyre (1943)
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
Citizen Kane (1941)

Oscars

Nomination - Best Actor - Citizen Kane (1941)
Orson Welles