William Wyler
Swiss-German-American director and producer (1902–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Wyler (/ˈwaɪlər/; born Willi Wyler[1] (German: [ˈvɪlɪ ˈvi:lɐ]); July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-Swiss movie director, producer and screenwriter.
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William Wyler | |
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Born | Willi Wyler (1902-07-01)July 1, 1902 |
Died | July 27, 1981(1981-07-27) (aged 79) |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
Nationality | American |
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Years active | 1925–1970 |
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Children | 5 |
Relatives | Carl Laemmle Jr. (cousin) |
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His best known works were Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs. Miniver (1942), all of which won Academy Awards for Best Director, as well as Best Picture.