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William Wyler


Birth name: Willi Wyler
Birth: 1 July 1902
Died: 27 July 1961
Nationality: Germany

Career / Biography

William Wyler was a prolific director and producer from the 1930's through to the 1960's. He directed some classic films including Ben Hur and Roman Holiday. He was married to Margaret Sullavan.

Director

Funny Girl (1968)
The Collector (1965)
The Children's Hour (1961)
Ben Hur (1959)
Big Country (1958)
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Roman Holiday (1953)
Detective Story (1951)
The Heiress (1949)
The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946)
Mrs Miniver (1942)
The Letter (1940)
Wuthering Heights (1939)
These Three (1936)
Dodsworth (1936)
The Good Fairy (1935)
A House Divided (1931)

Producer

The Children's Hour (1961)
Big Country (1958)
Roman Holiday (1953)

Oscars

Won - Best Director - Ben Hur (1959)
Won - Best Director - Mrs Miniver (1942)
Nomination - Best Director - The Collector (1965)
Nomination - Best Director - Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Nomination - Best Director - Roman Holiday (1953)
Nomination - Best Director - Detective Story (1951)
Nomination - Best Director - The Heiress (1949)
Nomination - Best Director - The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946)
Nomination - Best Director - The Letter (1940)
Nomination - Best Director - Wuthering Heights (1939)
Nomination - Best Director - Dodsworth (1936)