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William Witney
William Witney is best known for Bonanza, Zorro, The Wild Wild West and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. William Witney was born on May 15, 1915. William Witney died on March 17, 2002 at the age of 86.
- Born
- May 15, 1915
- Place of birth
- Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- March 17, 2002 (86 years old)
Biography
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William Nuelsen Witney (15 May 1915 – 17 March 2002) was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the movie serials he co-directed with John English for Republic Pictures such as Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion and Drums of Fu Manchu.
He directed many Westerns during his career, and is credited with devising the modern system of filming movie fight sequences in a series of carefully choreographed shots, which he patterned after the musical sequences of American director Busby Berkeley.[1] Prolific and pugnacious, Witney began directing while still in his 20s, and continued until 1982.
Quentin Tarantino singles out Witney as one of his favorite directors, particularly for The Golden Stallion (1949), a Roy Rogers vehicle.[2] Witney also directed Master of the World (1961) starring Vincent Price and Charles Bronson.
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William Nuelsen Witney (15 May 1915 – 17 March 2002) was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the movie serials he co-directed with John English for Republic Pictures such as Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion and Drums of Fu Manchu.
He directed many Westerns during his career, and is credited with devising the modern system of filming movie fight sequences in a series of carefully choreographed shots, which he patterned after the musical sequences of American director Busby Berkeley.[1] Prolific and pugnacious, Witney began directing while still in his 20s, and continued until 1982.
Quentin Tarantino singles out Witney as one of his favorite directors, particularly for The Golden Stallion (1949), a Roy Rogers vehicle.[2] Witney also directed Master of the World (1961) starring Vincent Price and Charles Bronson.
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Known for
Filmography
- 1978Western von gesternDirector
- 1974KodiakDirector
- 1974The CowboysDirector
- 1967The High ChaparralDirector
- 1967HondoDirector
- 1966TarzanDirector
- 1965LaredoDirector
- 1965The Wild Wild WestDirector
- 1965BrandedDirector
- 1964Daniel BooneDirector
- 1962The Wide CountryDirector
- 1962The VirginianDirector
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourDirector
- 1961Frontier CircusDirector
- 1960The Tall ManDirector
- 1960Overland TrailDirector
- 1960Coronado 9Director
- 1959LaramieDirector
- 1959RiverboatDirector
- 1959BonanzaDirector
- 1958Frontier DoctorDirector
- 1958Mickey Spillane's Mike HammerDirector
- 1957ZorroDirector
- 1956Dr. Fu ManchuDirector
- 1956State TrooperDirector
- 1954Stories of the CenturyDirector
- 1941Adventures of Captain MarvelCreator
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has William Witney been in?
William Witney is best known for Bonanza, Zorro, The Wild Wild West and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
When was William Witney born?
William Witney was born on May 15, 1915. (Lawton, Oklahoma, USA)
How old is William Witney?
William Witney died on March 17, 2002 at the age of 86.
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