
American actor and filmmaker (1915–1985)
1915 — 1985
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor and filmmaker (1915–1985)
Born
May 6, 1915
Died
1985 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
1915
Born in Kenosha (1915-05-06)
1942
AwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1952
AwardPalme d'Or
1970
AwardGolden Lion
1970
AwardAcademy Honorary Award
1974
Awardhonorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII
About
George Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker. Remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre, he is considered among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time.
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George Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker. Remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre, he is considered among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time.
The name George means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is of English origin.
George Welles was born on May 6, 1915.
George Welles died in 1985, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.
The name George is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is traditionally a male name.
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George Byron
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George Orwell
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George H. W. Bush
president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 (1924–2018)
George Bernard Shaw
Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist (1856–1950)
Names related to George
George — May 6, 1915
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Would you name your baby George?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Actions
1985
Died in Los Angeles