George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American actor and filmmaker. Remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre, [1][2] he is considered among the …

His father, Richard Head Welles, was a well-to-do inventor, his mother, Beatrice (Ives) Welles, a beautiful concert pianist; Orson Welles was gifted in many arts (magic, piano, painting) as a child. …

Nov 27, 2025 · Orson Welles is known for his innovative narrative techniques and use of photography, dramatic lighting, and music, particularly in Citizen Kane (1941), which is considered one of the most …

Apr 2, 2014 · Orson Welles began his career as a stage actor before going on to radio, creating his unforgettable version of H.G. Wells ' War of the Worlds. In Hollywood, he left his artistically indelible...

Dec 1, 2024 · From a Norman nickname derived from a diminutive of Norman French ors "bear", ultimately from Latin ursus. American actor and director Orson Welles (1915-1985) was a famous …

May 3, 2025 · Written and directed by Orson Welles, based on the novel by Franz Kafka. Starring Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Akim Tamiroff, Elsa Martinelli.

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.

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However, he is best known for his 1941 film classic Citizen Kane, often chosen in polls of film critics as the greatest film ever made. Welles was born in 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the second son of …

One of the most recognizable deep voices in all of film, radio or television. Frequently cast Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead, Oja Kodar, Everett Sloane, Akim Tamiroff, Ray Collins, Erskine Sanford …