Director

William Wyler Movies and TV Series

William Wyler (July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born film director, producer, and screenwriter. Notable works include Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs. Miniver (1942), all which won Wyler Academy Awards for Best Director, and also won Best Picture. He earned his first Oscar nomination for directing Dodsworth in 1936, sparking a 20-year run of almost unbroken greatness.

Born

July 1, 1902

Died

July 27, 1981

Place

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

Known for

Directing