Film · Literature · Aviation · 1896–1975
William A. Wellman — Age & Birthday
Born: 29 February 1896 · Died: 9 December 1975 · Age at death: 79
How old was William A. Wellman when he died?
William A. Wellman died aged 79. He was born on 29 February 1896 and died on 9 December 1975.
Director of Wings, the first film to win an Academy Award
Did you know?He was a decorated fighter pilot during the First World War before starting his career in the film industry.
William Augustus Wellman (February 29, 1896 – December 9, 1975) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor and military pilot. He was known for his work in crime, adventure, and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion.
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- Age at death
- 79
- Would be
- 130
- Years since death
- 50
- Born
- February 29, 1896 · Brookline, United States
- Died
- December 9, 1975
- Cause of death
- Leukemia
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Literature, Aviation
Family
- Father
- Arthur Gouverneur Wellman
- Mother
- Cecila McCarthy
- Spouses
- Dorothy Rae Coonan, Helene Chadwick, Marjorie Crawford
- Child
- William Wellman, Jr.
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- See the front page from the day William A. Wellman was bornA newspaper front page for 29 February 1896, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayWilliam A. Wellman would be 130 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryWilliam A. Wellman's 131st birthday is in 125 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!131st
- Death anniversaryThe 51st anniversary of William A. Wellman's death is in 44 days. A moment to remember their legacy.51st
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