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 …

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 …

Nov 27, 2025 · Orson Welles is known for his innovative narrative techniques and use of photography, dramatic lighting, and music, particularly in Citizen Kane (1941), which is …

Explore the complete filmography of Orson Welles on Rotten Tomatoes! Discover every movie and TV show they have been credited in.

Mar 19, 2025 · Perhaps best known for writing, directing, and starring in what is generally referred to as the greatest film of all time, Orson Welles is no slouch when it comes to lifetime …

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 …

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 …

George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American director, actor, writer, and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre.

One of the most recognizable deep voices in all of film, radio or television. Frequently cast Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead, Oja Kodar, Everett Sloane, Akim Tamiroff, Ray Collins, Erskine …

Oct 31, 2012 · Best known as the director of Citizen Kane and for the radio broadcast of H.G. Wells 's "War of the Worlds," Orson Welles was a polymath who excelled as an actor, writer, …