William A. Wellman
Directing
William Augustus Wellman was an American film director. Although Wellman began his film career as an actor, he worked on over 80 films, as director, producer and consultant but most often as a director, notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion. He also directed several well regarded satirical comedies. Wellman directed the 1927 film Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
Known for
A Star Is Born
2018
Wings
1927
Thunder Birds
1942
Magic Town
1947
A Star Is Born
1976
The Boob
1926
A Star Is Born
1954
Tarzan Escapes
1936
Roxie Hart
1942
The Public Enemy
1931
A Star Is Born
1937
Call of the Wild
1935
Battleground
1949
Stingaree
1934
Central Airport
1933
Beggars of Life
1928
Blood Alley
1955
Yellow Sky
1948
