Orson Welles

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George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American film director, actor, theatre director, screenwriter, and producer, who worked extensively in film, theatre, television and radio. Noted for his innovative dramatic productions as well as his distinctive voice and personality, Welles is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished dramatic artists of the twentieth century, especially for his significant and influential early work—despite his notoriously contentious relationship with Hollywood. His distinctive directorial style featured layered, nonlinear narrative forms, innovative uses of lighting such as chiaroscuro, unique camera angles, sound techniques borrowed from radio, deep focus shots, and long takes. Welles's long career in film is noted for his struggle for artistic control in the face of pressure from studios. Many of his films were heavily edited...

Known for

Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980I Love LucySeries • 1951MoonlightingSeries • 1985The Transformers: The MovieMovie • 1986The Name of the GameSeries • 1968Night GallerySeries • 1970ShōgunSeries • 1980Orson Welles' Great MysteriesSeries • 1973Citizen KaneMovie • 1941Casino RoyaleMovie • 1967Shindig!Series • 1964The Third ManMovie • 1949The Muppet MovieMovie • 1979A Man for All SeasonsMovie • 1966Touch of EvilMovie • 1958The Bible: In the Beginning...Movie • 1966Catch-22Movie • 1970Is Paris Burning?Movie • 1966Moby DickMovie • 1956The Lady from ShanghaiMovie • 1947Voyage of the DamnedMovie • 1976The VikingsMovie • 1958TepepaMovie • 1969OthelloMovie • 1951