William Wyler
William Wyler · Arts & Literature
Three-time Oscar-winning director of Ben-Hur.
1902, Mulhouse, Alsace (then German Empire; now France) — 1981, Los Angeles, California, USA
France · United States
William Wyler is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Three-time Oscar-winning director of Ben-Hur.
Wyler was one of Hollywood's greatest directors, winning three Academy Awards for Best Director — for 'Mrs. Miniver', 'The Best Years of Our Lives' and 'Ben-Hur', the last of which swept eleven Oscars. Renowned for his exacting craftsmanship, he directed dozens of stars to Oscar-winning performances. Born to a Jewish family in Alsace, he emigrated to the United States as a young man.
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Three-time Oscar-winning director of Ben-Hur.
Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)
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