Orson Welles

**Orson Welles**
	American actor and filmmaker (1915–1985) Orson Welles 1937. aastal
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Name in native language	Orson Welles;
Date of birth	6 May 1915; Kenosha; George Orson Welles
Date of death	10 October 1985; Los Angeles
Manner of death	natural causes;
Cause of death	myocardial infarction;
Place of burial	Ronda;
Work period (start)	1934;
Work period (end)	1985;
Country of citizenship	United States of America;
Educated at	Todd Seminary for Boys; School of the Art Institute of Chicago;
Occupation	film actor; theatrical director; film director; film producer; film editor; screenwriter; librettist; character actor; playwright; radio personality; magician; stage actor; theatrical producer; television actor; voice actor; actor; director; producer;
Member of	Académie des beaux-arts;
Native language	English;
Father	Richard Head Welles;
Mother	Beatrice Ives Welles;
Child	Beatrice Welles; Rebecca Welles;
Spouse	Rita Hayworth (1943–1948); Paola Mori (1955–1985); Virginia Nicolson (1934–1940);
Unmarried partner	Oja Kodar (1966–1985); Dolores del Rio;
Award received	Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (1940); AFI Life Achievement Award (1975); Academy Honorary Award (1970); Palme d'Or (1952); Golden Lion (1970); National Board of Review Award for Best Film; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame; Commander of the Legion of Honour (1982);
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George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an Academy Award-winning American director, writer, actor and producer for film, stage, radio and television.