William Wyler

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.

William Wyler 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 Hollywood's Second World War (2019), Five Came Back (2017), Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1993), Great Performances (1971), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Oscars (1953), Cinépanorama (1956), Ben-Hur (1959). The recorded credits span 1923 to 2019, including 20 movies and 7 TV shows.

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