Orson Welles
Orson Welles was a groundbreaking American filmmaker, actor, and playwright, best known for his innovative directorial debut 'Citizen Kane' (1941), which is frequently cited as one of the greatest films of all time. Welles was also a prodigious talent in radio, theater, and television, known for his distinctive voice and dramatic flair. His career was marked by a series of ambitious projects that challenged traditional storytelling and cinematic techniques.
Born on May 06, 1915 (110 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 121,552 | $2,700,000 | 5,028$ |
| Italy | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 54,519 | $2,000,000 | 1,803$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| Totals | 4 | 193,621,348 | 209,235 | $7,400,000 | 8,150$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Orson Welles proposed radio adaptations of great literary texts in 1938.
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France:
The Cinémathèque is currently hosting an exhibition on Orson Welles.
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United Kingdom:
Orson Welles is a US actor and film-maker featured in a current exhibition at the Cinémathèque.
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Italy:
Jacqueline Bisset has worked with Orson Welles.
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Spain:
Orson Welles was a filmmaker who significantly impacted cinema, theater, and radio.
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France:
Orson Welles is a legendary filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work in cinema, particularly for directing Citizen Kane.
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Romania:
Orson Welles directed the radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds' that aired on October 30, 1938.
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Tunisia:
Orson Welles is celebrated for his film 'Citizen Kane'.
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Spain:
Orson Welles is noted as a Hollywood star who chose La Carihuela beach for relaxation during the 1950s and 60s.
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United Kingdom:
She featured in a television documentary narrated by Orson Welles.
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