One of cinema's iconic filmmakers, Orson Welles was a gifted actor, director, writer, and producer. He worked in theater, radio, and film, and his early work in all three still provides an important reference for anyone interested in the art of storytelling.
Browse this gallery and revisit some of the greatest achievements of this influential genius.
His adaptation of 'Les Misérables' served as the Mercury Theatre's (pictured) radio debut. It also saw Welles effectively invent the use of narration in radio.
Starring Christian McKay as Welles and Zac Efron as Richard Samuels (a character based on the real life 15-year-old Arthur Anderson), the film tells the story of a teenager hired to perform in Welles’ 1937 stage play 'Caesar.' A runaway critical success, the movie brought back to life the groundbreaking production of which nothing survives except for the design sketches and some still photographs.
Why Orson Welles still influences film, radio, and theater
The entertainment icon was born on May 6, 1915
CELEBRITY Retrospective
One of cinema's iconic filmmakers, Orson Welles was a gifted actor, director, writer, and producer. He worked in theater, radio, and film, and his early work in all three still provides an important reference for anyone interested in the art of storytelling.
Browse this gallery and revisit some of the greatest achievements of this influential genius.