Film · 1902–1981
William Wyler — Age & Birthday
Born: 1 July 1902 · Died: 27 July 1981 · Age at death: 79
How old was William Wyler when he died?
William Wyler died aged 79. He was born on 1 July 1902 and died on 27 July 1981.
Acclaimed director of Ben-Hur and Roman Holiday
Did you know?He holds the record for receiving twelve Academy Award nominations for Best Director, winning three times during his long career.
William Wyler (born Willi Wyler (German:); July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born American film director and producer. Known for his work in numerous genres over five decades, he received numerous accolades, including the most nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director (12).
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- Age at death
- 79
- Would be
- 124
- Years since death
- 45
- Born
- July 1, 1902 · Mulhouse, France
- Died
- July 27, 1981
- Cause of death
- Myocardial infarction
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film
Family
- Spouses
- Margaret Sullavan, Margaret Tallichet
- Child
- Catherine Wyler
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