King Vidor

King Wallis Vidor (February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and won eight international film awards during his career. Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946).

King Vidor is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990), Hollywood (1980), The Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor (1973), Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), Ciné regards (1978), The Oscars (1953), War and Peace (1956). The recorded credits span 1916 to 1995, including 21 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.