William Augustus Wellman 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. He also directed several well-regarded satirical comedies. His 1927 film, Wings, was the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. StoryMovie | Self (archive footage) | 112 |
| 2006 | Filmmakers in ActionMovie | Self (archive footage) | 110 |
| 1975 | Gable: The King RememberedMovie | Himself | 79 |
| 1973 | The Men Who Made the MoviesSeries | — | 77 |
| 1953 | Island in the SkyMovie | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | 57 |
| 1952 | This Is Your LifeSeries | Self | 56 |
| 1933 | Frisco JennyMovie | Reporter (uncredited) | 37 |
| 1931 | Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)Movie | Self | 35 |
| 1927 | WingsMovie | Doughboy (uncredited) | 31 |
| 1925 | 1925 Studio TourMovie | Self | 29 |
| 1919 | The Knickerbocker BuckarooMovie | Henry | 23 |
| 1919 | EvangelineMovie | British lieutenant | 23 |