William A. Wellman
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.
12
Films
2
TV Shows
76
Crew Credits
Known For
14 Credits
This Is Your Life
as Self
1952
Wings
as Doughboy (uncredited)
1927
The Men Who Made the Movies
1973
Island in the Sky
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1953
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
as Self (archive footage)
1995
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Frisco Jenny
as Reporter (uncredited)
1933
1925 Studio Tour
as Self
1925
Gable: The King Remembered
as Himself
1975
Filmmakers in Action
as Self (archive footage)
2006
The Star Witness
as Company Workman (uncredited)
1931
The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
as Henry
1919
Behind the Camera
76 Credits
Stingaree
Director
1934
Central Airport
Director
1933
Wings
Director
1927
Magic Town
Director, Producer
1947
Roxie Hart
Director
1942
Battleground
Director
1949
The Boob
Director
1926
Thunder Birds
Director
1942
Beau Geste
Director, Producer
1939
Story of G.I. Joe
Director
1945
A Star Is Born
Director
1937
The Public Enemy
Director
1931