Where was Orson Welles from?
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USA
A prodigy of film.
💡 Did you know? As a young man Welles was already hailed as a prodigy of theatre and radio before he revolutionised cinema.
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What is Orson Welles's most famous film?
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Citizen Kane
Often voted the greatest film ever.
💡 Did you know? „Citizen Kane“ is regularly voted the best film ever by critics: though it flopped at the box office on release.
What did Welles cause on the radio in 1938?
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War of the Worlds
A play about a Martian invasion.
💡 Did you know? His 1938 radio drama „The War of the Worlds“, staged as a news broadcast, made thousands of listeners believe in a real Martian invasion: panic ensued.
How old was Welles for Citizen Kane?
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25
An exceptionally early success.
💡 Did you know? Welles was just 25 when he co-wrote (with Herman J. Mankiewicz), directed, produced and starred in „Citizen Kane“: an unprecedented debut.
What was Welles on his works?
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director and actor
A versatile artist.
💡 Did you know? All his life Welles battled the studios for control over his films: many remained unfinished.
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Which director is shown here?
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Orson Welles
Orson Welles was a US director and actor whose debut „Citizen Kane“ is considered one of the greatest films ever.
💡 Did you know? His 1938 radio drama „The War of the Worlds“ sparked fear of a real alien invasion among thousands of listeners.
In which year was Orson Welles born?
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1915
Born: 6 May 1915 in Kenosha, Wisconsin
In which year did Orson Welles die?
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1985
Died: 10 October 1985 in Los Angeles, aged 70
Where was Orson Welles born?
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Kenosha, Wisconsin
Born: 6 May 1915 in Kenosha, Wisconsin
In which field did Orson Welles work?
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Directing & acting
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