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. Film historian Ian Freer calls Wyler a "bona fide perfectionist," whose penchant for retakes and an attempt to hone every last nuance "became the stuff of legend." His ability to direct a string of classic literary adaptations into huge box office and critical successes made him one of Hollywood's most bankable moviemakers during the 1930s and 1940s.
| Organization | Category | Movie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Director | Dead End | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | The Citadel | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | Best Actor | The Letter | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | Mrs. Miniver | Won |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | The Best Years of Our Lives | Won |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | Come Back, Little Sheba | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | Roman Holiday | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | The Heart of England | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | Ben-Hur | Won |
| Academy Awards | Best Director | Funny Girl | Nominated |
| Venice Film Festival | Best Director | The Heiress | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Director | The Red Badge of Courage | Won |
| Venice Film Festival | Best Director | The Big Country | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Director | The Cruel Sea | Won |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Director | Roman Holiday | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Director | Funny Girl | Nominated |
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The Oscars
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Episodes: 2
First Aired: Mar 19, 1953
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
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Episodes: 2
First Aired: Apr 02, 1973
The Ed Sullivan Show
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Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 20, 1948
Cinépanorama
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Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 04, 1956
Great Performances
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Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 28, 1971
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