William Wyler
William Wyler (July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born film director, producer, and screenwriter. Notable works include Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs. Miniver (1942), all which won Wyler Academy Awards for Best Director, and also won Best Picture. He earned his first Oscar nomination for directing Dodsworth in 1936, sparking a 20-year run of almost unbroken greatness. Film historian Ian Freer calls Wyler a "bona fide perfectionist," whose penchant for retakes and an attempt to hone every last nuance "became the stuff of legend." His ability to direct a string of classic literary adaptations into huge box office and critical successes made him one of Hollywood's most bankable moviemakers during the 1930s and 1940s.
The Best Years of Our Lives
as Drug Store customer (uncredited)It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally...
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Dodsworth
as Violin Player in Dance Orchestra (Uncredited)A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that...
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The Cold Blue
as Himself (archive footage)A meditation on youth, war and stunning bravery, featuring footage, taken from the National...
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Sword-and-Sandal
as Self (archive footage)The silent cinema had already created colossal movies based on ancient civilizations, but it is...
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Five Came Back
as Self (archive footage)The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed...
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Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley'
as Self (archive footage)Documentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge...
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Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
as SelfThe life and work of Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish-born glove salesman who became one of Hollywood's...
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Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema
as Self (archive footage)Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence...
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Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
as Self - Director (archive footage)The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
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Hollywood's Second World War
as Self (archive footage)For the USA, World War 2 was an all-out war - to mobilize the masses, the US government launched...
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Stars of Cabaret
as Self (archive footage)A collection of amateur films made by photographer Roderic Vickers and friends.
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Directed by William Wyler
as SelfDocumentary about the famed Hollywood director.
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Fun in the Big Country
as SelfBehind-the-scenes look during the filming of William Wyler's 1958 western, "The Big Country."
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Great Performances
as SelfThe best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...
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The Ed Sullivan Show
as SelfThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...
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The Oscars
as SelfAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...
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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as SelfIn 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a...
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