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Orson Welles

Bio: George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985), best known as Orson Welles, 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

Born: Thu, May 06 1915

Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Thu, Oct 10 1985

Orson Welles is 70 years old

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The Battle of Grovers Mill

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Battle of Grovers Mill

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Jun 08 2024

Hopper/Welles

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Hopper/Welles

as 'Director'.

Wed, Sep 09 2020

Cerné par le diable

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Cerné par le diable

as 'Thanks'.

Thu, Sep 12 2019

Halston

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Halston

as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Fri, Jun 07 2019

The Other Side of the Wind

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Other Side of the Wind

as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.

Fri, Nov 02 2018

Silent Times

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Silent Times

as 'Thanks'.

Fri, Sep 14 2018

The Brother Side of the Wake

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Brother Side of the Wake

as 'Thanks'.

Sun, Feb 18 2018

Passage to Mars

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Passage to Mars

as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Tue, May 31 2016

Tim May Presents Reptile

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Tim May Presents Reptile

as 'Thanks'.

Fri, Oct 31 2014

Citizen Vader

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Citizen Vader

as 'Characters'.

Fri, Oct 17 2014

Too Much Johnson

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Too Much Johnson

as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Editor'.

Wed, Oct 09 2013

The Debridement of Rome

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Debridement of Rome

as 'Thanks'.

Sat, Dec 01 2012

Incident at Barstow

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Incident at Barstow

as 'Thanks'.

Mon, Aug 01 2011

Variations on a High School Romance

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Variations on a High School Romance

as 'Thanks'.

Wed, Sep 08 2010

Dahmer vs. Gacy

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Dahmer vs. Gacy

as 'Thanks'.

Sat, Apr 24 2010

F for favor

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in F for favor

as 'Original Concept'.

Sun, Feb 03 2008

The Deep

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Deep

as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.

Sun, Jul 08 2007

The Hitchhiker

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Hitchhiker

as 'Original Concept'.

Mon, Mar 05 2007

The Dominici Affair by Orson Welles

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Dominici Affair by Orson Welles

as 'Director'.

Sat, Apr 12 2003

The Magnificent Ambersons

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Magnificent Ambersons

as 'Screenplay'.

Sat, Jan 12 2002

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV

as 'Thanks'.

Thu, Nov 01 2001

Moby Dick

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Moby Dick

as 'Theatre Play, Director, Editor'.

Mon, May 01 2000

The Big Brass Ring

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Big Brass Ring

as 'Writer'.

Tue, Apr 20 1999

As Long as He Lives

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in As Long as He Lives

as 'Thanks'.

Thu, Dec 17 1998

The Way to Santiago

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Way to Santiago

as 'Writer'.

Thu, Dec 03 1998

The Big Brass Ring

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Big Brass Ring

as 'Writer'.

Mon, Dec 01 1997

The Hearts of Age

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in The Hearts of Age

as 'Original Concept'.

Wed, May 14 1997

Treasury of Children's Stories

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Treasury of Children's Stories

as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Sun, Dec 01 1996

Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Valentines. A Bouquet of Letters and Poetry of Lovers

as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Thu, Dec 01 1994

It's All True

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in It's All True

as 'Director'.

Sun, Oct 17 1993

Historias Breves 0: Distant encounters

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Historias Breves 0: Distant encounters

as 'Thanks'.

Thu, Jul 08 1993

Don Quixote

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Don Quixote

as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Editor'.

Mon, Apr 20 1992

Dieter & Andreas

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Dieter & Andreas

as 'Thanks'.

Sat, Dec 02 1989

Continental

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Continental

as 'Thanks'.

Fri, Nov 24 1989

Waxwork

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Waxwork

as 'Thanks'.

Fri, Jun 17 1988

It's All True: Four Men on a Raft

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in It's All True: Four Men on a Raft

as 'Director, Writer'.

Thu, Jul 10 1986

The Dreamers

Orson Welles was

69 in The Dreamers

as 'Director, Writer'.

Tue, Feb 05 1985

Orson Welles' Magic Show

Orson Welles was

69 in Orson Welles' Magic Show

as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Thu, Jan 24 1985

The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh

Orson Welles was

68 in The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jan 01 1984

Trick or Treats

Orson Welles was

67 in Trick or Treats

as 'Other'.

Fri, Oct 29 1982

The War of the Worlds: Next Century

Orson Welles was

66 in The War of the Worlds: Next Century

as 'Thanks'.

Sun, Nov 01 1981

Filming 'The Trial'

Orson Welles was

65 in Filming 'The Trial'

as 'Producer, Director'.

Sun, Feb 01 1981

The Orson Welles Show

Orson Welles was

63 in The Orson Welles Show

as 'Director, Writer'.

Thu, Feb 01 1979

Filming Othello

Orson Welles was

63 in Filming Othello

as 'Writer, Director'.

Mon, Jul 10 1978

NBC: The First Fifty Years

Orson Welles was

61 in NBC: The First Fifty Years

as 'Writer'.

Sun, Nov 21 1976

3 A.M.

Orson Welles was

59 in 3 A.M.

as 'Editorial Services'.

Wed, Mar 05 1975

F for Fake

Orson Welles was

58 in F for Fake

as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.

Sat, Sep 01 1973

Treasure Island

Orson Welles was

57 in Treasure Island

as 'Writer'.

Sun, Oct 01 1972

London

Orson Welles was

56 in London

as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.

Fri, Dec 31 1971

Freedom River

Orson Welles was

55 in Freedom River

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jan 01 1971

An Evening with Orson Welles: The Golden Honeymoon

Orson Welles was

55 in An Evening with Orson Welles: The Golden Honeymoon

as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Music Arranger, Production Design, Editor'.

Thu, Dec 31 1970

The Merchant of Venice

Orson Welles was

54 in The Merchant of Venice

as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director, Editor'.

Mon, Dec 01 1969

The Immortal Story

Orson Welles was

53 in The Immortal Story

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sat, Jun 01 1968

Vienna

Orson Welles was

52 in Vienna

as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Mon, Jan 01 1968

The Bible: In the Beginning...

Orson Welles was

51 in The Bible: In the Beginning...

as 'Additional Writing, Scenario Writer'.

Wed, Sep 28 1966

Chimes at Midnight

Orson Welles was

50 in Chimes at Midnight

as 'Director, Screenplay, Costume Design'.

Wed, Dec 22 1965

The Trial

Orson Welles was

47 in The Trial

as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.

Fri, Dec 21 1962

Hong Kong as seen by Orson Welles

Orson Welles was

44 in Hong Kong as seen by Orson Welles

as 'Director'.

Fri, Mar 04 1960

The Fountain of Youth

Orson Welles was

43 in The Fountain of Youth

as 'Director, Producer, Writer, Production Design, Music Arranger'.

Tue, Sep 16 1958

Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina

Orson Welles was

43 in Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina

as 'Director, Writer'.

Mon, Sep 01 1958

Touch of Evil

Orson Welles was

42 in Touch of Evil

as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Sun, Mar 30 1958

The Land of the Basques

Orson Welles was

40 in The Land of the Basques

as 'Director'.

Fri, Oct 07 1955

Mr. Arkadin

Orson Welles was

40 in Mr. Arkadin

as 'Director, Story, Screenplay, Producer, Costume Design, Editor, Production Design, Art Direction'.

Tue, Aug 09 1955

Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Orson Welles was

39 in Orson Welles' Sketch Book

as 'Director'.

Sun, Apr 24 1955

Three Cases of Murder

Orson Welles was

39 in Three Cases of Murder

as 'Theme Song Performance'.

Tue, Mar 15 1955

Othello

Orson Welles was

36 in Othello

as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.

Wed, Nov 28 1951

Portrait of a Murderer

Orson Welles was

34 in Portrait of a Murderer

as 'Writer, Production Design'.

Fri, Nov 25 1949

Macbeth

Orson Welles was

33 in Macbeth

as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Costume Design, Set Designer'.

Fri, Oct 01 1948

The Lady from Shanghai

Orson Welles was

32 in The Lady from Shanghai

as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.

Wed, Dec 24 1947

Monsieur Verdoux

Orson Welles was

32 in Monsieur Verdoux

as 'Story'.

Fri, Sep 26 1947

The Stranger

Orson Welles was

31 in The Stranger

as 'Director, Co-Writer'.

Tue, Jul 02 1946

Jane Eyre

Orson Welles was

28 in Jane Eyre

as 'Associate Producer'.

Fri, Dec 24 1943

Journey into Fear

Orson Welles was

27 in Journey into Fear

as 'Screenplay, Producer'.

Thu, Jan 07 1943

The Magnificent Ambersons

Orson Welles was

27 in The Magnificent Ambersons

as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer, Additional Photography'.

Fri, Jul 10 1942

Citizen Kane

Orson Welles was

25 in Citizen Kane

as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.

Thu, Apr 17 1941

The Hearts of Age

Orson Welles was

18 in The Hearts of Age

as 'Director, Writer'.

Mon, Jan 01 1934

Twelfth Night

Orson Welles was

18 in Twelfth Night

as 'Director, Costume Design, Adaptation, Director of Photography'.

Mon, May 15 1933

Something Else

Orson Welles will be

70+ in Something Else

as 'Original Concept'.

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TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
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Bucket

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Bucket

as 'Thanks'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 2015

Welcome to the Basement

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Welcome to the Basement

as 'Theme Song Performance'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2012

Beer and Board Games

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in Beer and Board Games

as 'Thanks'.

First Air Date
Thu, Aug 19 2010

L'antre du Mea

Orson Welles would have been no older than

70 in L'antre du Mea

as 'Thanks'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 15 2010

Scene of the Crime

Orson Welles was

69+ in Scene of the Crime

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 1985

Moonlighting

Orson Welles was

69+ in Moonlighting

as 'Thanks'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985

Crónicas fantásticas

Orson Welles was

59+ in Crónicas fantásticas

as 'Thanks'.

First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1974

Orson Welles' Great Mysteries

Orson Welles was

58+ in Orson Welles' Great Mysteries

as 'Director, Screenplay, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1973

An Evening with Orson Welles

Orson Welles was

55+ in An Evening with Orson Welles

as 'Music Arranger, Writer, Director, Creator'.

First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1970

One Man Band

Orson Welles was

53+ in One Man Band

as 'Screenplay, Director, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 01 1968

Shindig!

Orson Welles was

49+ in Shindig!

as 'Theme Song Performance'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

In the Land of Don Quixote

Orson Welles was

48+ in In the Land of Don Quixote

as 'Director, Editor, Additional Camera, Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964

Tempo

Orson Welles was

46+ in Tempo

as 'Director, Writer'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 1961

Colgate Theatre

Orson Welles was

43+ in Colgate Theatre

as 'Music Arranger, Screenplay, Producer, Director'.

First Air Date
Tue, Aug 19 1958

Around the World with Orson Welles

Orson Welles was

40+ in Around the World with Orson Welles

as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1955

Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Orson Welles was

39+ in Orson Welles' Sketch Book

as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 1955