🎬 William Wyler

About

William Wyler was an American-German film director and one of the most acclaimed Hollywood filmmakers of the 20th century. He won the Academy Award for Best Director three times, for Mrs. Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives, and Ben-Hur. He was known for his meticulous work with actors and his versatility across genres, including the romantic comedy Roman Holiday (1953).

Born:

1 July 1902 (79 years)

Died:

27 July 1981

Place of birth:

Mülhausen, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire [now Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France]