Born: 1902-07-01
From: Mülhausen, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire [now Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France]
Known For: Directing
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...