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Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Director and actor. Born 6 May 1915 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. Died 10 October 1985.

DirectorActorWriterAmerican
14
Titles on Fi1m5 acting · 8 directing · 1 writing
81
Average Fi1m scoreas director · 8 titles
1
Oscar1 won · 2 nominated
Born
6 May 1915, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Died
10 October 1985
Active
1941–2000
Frequently works with
Joseph Cotten, Akim Tamiroff, John Huston, Oja Kodar
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Academy Awards1 won · 2 nominated

  • Won1942Best Writing, Original Screenplay · Citizen Kane
  • Nominated1942Best Actor · Citizen Kane
  • Nominated1942Best Director · Citizen Kane

Cannes Film Festival1 won

  • Won1952Palme d'Or

Venice Film Festival1 won

  • Won1970Golden Lion
Other awards4 won · 1 nominated
  • Nominated1983Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · Butterfly
  • Won1982Commander of the Legion of Honour: Commander of the Legion of Honour
  • Won1975AFI Life Achievement Award: AFI Life Achievement Award
  • Won1974honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII: honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII
  • Won1970Academy Honorary Award: Academy Honorary Award

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.