Orson Welles
- Biography
- The most well-known filmmaker to the public this side of Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles was the classic example of the genius that burns bright early in life only to flicker and fade later.
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- Born
- May 06, 1915
- Died
- October 10, 1985
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Butterfly (1981) |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Won | Oscar | Best Original Screenplay Citizen Kane |
| 1942 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Director Citizen Kane |
| 1942 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Actor Citizen Kane |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Won | Cannes Film Festival | Best Actor Compulsion |
Films
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