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William Wyler
William Wyler is a famous and prominent film maker who has also acted in several films. Known as a demanding director, William Wyler had own Oscar award as motion picture director. To get information about William Wyler, the veteran director, scroll down:

Birth name: Willi Wyler
Born: July 1, 1902(1902-07-01)

Mülhausen, Alsace, Germany (now Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France)
Died: July 27, 1981 (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Spouse(s): Margaret Sullavan (1934-1936)
Margaret Tallichet (1938-1981)
Awards Received:
Academy Awards

Best Director
1942 Mrs. Miniver
1946 The Best Years of Our Lives
1959 Ben-Hur
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award (1965)
BAFTA Awards

Best Film from any Source
1959 Ben-Hur
Golden Globe Awards

Best Director - Motion Picture
1960 Ben-Hur

Other Awards
AFI Life Achievement Award
1976 Lifetime Achievement

Apart from being a world famous director of film, William Wyler was also into producing films. Some of the best movies till date that have been directed and produced by William Wyler are as follows:

Director:
  • The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970)
  • Funny Girl (1968)
  • How to Steal a Million (1966)
  • ... aka How to Steal a Million Dollars and Live Happily Ever After
  • ... aka William Wyler's How to Steal a Million (USA: complete title)
  • The Collector (1965)
  • ... aka The Butterfly Collector (UK)
  • The Children's Hour (1961)
  • ... aka The Loudest Whisper (UK)
  • Ben-Hur (1959)
  • ... aka Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (USA: alternative title)
  • The Big Country (1958)
  • Friendly Persuasion (1956)
  • The Desperate Hours (1955)
  • "Producers' Showcase" (1954) TV Series (unknown episodes)
  • Roman Holiday (1953)
  • Carrie (1952)
  • Detective Story (1951)
  • ... aka The Detective Story (Australia: TV title)
  • The Heiress (1949)
  • Thunderbolt (1947) (as Lt Col William Wyler)
  • The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
  • ... aka Samuel Goldwyn's The Best Years of Our Lives (USA: poster title)
  • The Fighting Lady (1944) (uncredited)
  • The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944)
  • ... aka The Memphis Belle (USA: short title)
  • Mrs. Miniver (1942)
  • The Little Foxes (1941)
  • The Letter (1940)
  • The Westerner (1940)
  • Wuthering Heights (1939)
  • Jezebel (1938)
  • Dead End (1937)
  • ... aka Dead End: Cradle of Crime (USA: reissue title)
  • Come and Get It (1936) (completed film)
  • ... aka Roaring Timbers (USA: reissue title)
  • Dodsworth (1936)
  • These Three (1936)
  • Barbary Coast (1935) (uncredited; replaced by Howard Hawks)
  • ... aka Port of Wickedness (USA: reissue title)
  • The Gay Deception (1935)
  • The Good Fairy (1935)
  • Glamour (1934)
  • Counsellor at Law (1933)
  • Her First Mate (1933)
  • Tom Brown of Culver (1932)
  • A House Divided (1931)
  • The Storm (1930)
  • Hell's Heroes (1930)
  • The Love Trap (1929)
  • The Shakedown (1929)
  • Anybody Here Seen Kelly? (1928)
  • ... aka Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly? (UK)
  • Thunder Riders (1928)
  • Desert Dust (1927)
  • The Border Cavalier (1927)
  • Daze of the West (1927)
  • The Horse Trader (1927)
  • The Square Shooter (1927)
  • The Phantom Outlaw (1927)
  • Gun Justice (1927)
  • The Home Trail (1927)
  • The Ore Raiders (1927)
  • The Lone Star (1927)
  • Hard Fists (1927)
  • The Haunted Homestead (1927)
  • Galloping Justice (1927)
  • Shooting Straight (1927)
  • ... aka Range Riders
  • ... aka Straight Shootin'
  • Blazing Days (1927)
  • The Silent Partner (1927)
  • Tenderfoot Courage (1927)
  • Kelcy Gets His Man (1927)
  • The Two Fister (1927)
  • The Stolen Ranch (1926)
  • Lazy Lightning (1926)
  • Martin of the Mounted (1926)
  • The Pinnacle Rider (1926)
  • Don't Shoot (1926)
  • The Fire Barrier (1926)
  • Ridin' for Love (1926)
  • The Gunless Bad Man (1926)
  • The Crook Buster (1925)
Producer:
  • The Children's Hour (1961) (producer)
  • ... aka The Loudest Whisper (UK)
  • Ben-Hur (1959) (producer) (uncredited)
  • ... aka Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (USA: alternative title)
  • The Big Country (1958) (producer)
  • Friendly Persuasion (1956) (producer)
  • The Desperate Hours (1955) (producer)
  • Roman Holiday (1953) (producer)
  • Carrie (1952) (producer)
  • Detective Story (1951) (producer)
  • ... aka The Detective Story (Australia: TV title)
  • The Heiress (1949) (producer)
  • Jezebel (1938) (producer)
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