George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American filmmaker and actor. 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 …

Oct 6, 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 …

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.

May 19, 2025 · Discover the larger-than-life story of Orson Welles—boy genius, radio rebel, cinematic legend, and frozen pea pitchman. Explore his triumphs, controversies, and the myth …

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 …

5 days ago · On this day in 1938, a seemingly innocuous radio drama transformed into one of the most infamous media events in history. The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) aired an …

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

Famous (or infamous) for his ground-breaking "War of the Worlds" broadcast, Orson Welles developed innovative narrative techniques that raised the bar for radio story-telling and carried …

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 …