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  1. Orson Welles - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Orson Welles - IMDb

    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. …

  3. Orson Welles | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 9, 2026 · 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 …

  4. Orson Welles — The Movie Database (TMDB)

    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.

  5. Orson Welles - Movies, Books & Spouse - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Orson Welles wrote, directed and starred in the film 'Citizen Kane,' among others, which remains one of the most influential films ever made.

  6. Meaning, origin and history of the name Orson

    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 …

  7. Orson Welles - New World Encyclopedia

    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 …

  8. Orson Welles movies: All 13 films as a director ranked

    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.

  9. Life and work of Orson Welles - Biography and career overview

    Orson Welles, whose full name was George Orson Welles, was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who revolutionized the art of filmmaking. His life was as dramatic and multifaceted as his films.

  10. Orson (band) - Wikipedia

    Orson were an American rock band from California, formed in 2000. The band, despite being American, were much more successful in the United Kingdom.