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, p...read more
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 directe...read more
Department
Directing
Birthday
1896-02-29
Place of Birth
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As
[ "William Augustus Wellman", "William Wellman" ]
What nominations did William A. Wellman get?
1
Academy Awards
- Best Original Story
1
Locarno Film Festival
- Best Direction
What nominations did William A. Wellman get?
3
Academy Awards
- Best Director
William A. Wellman’s Awards and Nominations
Awards
1
10th Academy Awards
(1938)
Nominations
1
10th Academy Awards
(1938)
Nominations
1
27th Academy Awards
(1955)
Awards
1
4th Locarno Film Festival
(1949)
Nominations
1
22nd Academy Awards
(1950)
AWARDS
LEGAL
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