W. Lee Wilder

W. Lee Wilder

Deceased · Born: Aug 22, 1904 · Died: Feb 14, 1982

Personal Details

BornAug 22, 1904 Sucha, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Sucha Beskidzka, Malopolskie, Poland]
Relatives
  • Billy Wilder (Sibling)

Biography

W. Lee Wilder, a renowned film director and producer, was born on August 22, 1904, in the picturesque town of Sucha, Galicia, Austria-Hungary, a region that would later become part of Poland, specifically the Malopolskie province and the town of Sucha Beskidzka.

Throughout his illustrious career, W. Lee Wilder made a lasting impact on the film industry, leaving behind a legacy of iconic movies, including the 1950 thriller "Once a Thief", the 1955 crime drama "The Big Bluff", and the 1954 science fiction classic "Killers from Space".

W. Lee Wilder's life came to a close on February 14, 1982, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA, where he had spent a significant portion of his life pursuing his passion for filmmaking.

Career

1968
The Omegans
The Omegans as Director
1967
Caxambu!
Caxambu! as Director
1958
1957
1956
Fright
Fright as Director
Manfish
Manfish as Director
1955
The Big Bluff
The Big Bluff as Director
1954
1953
1951
1950
Once a Thief
Once a Thief as Director
1948
1947
Yankee Fakir
Yankee Fakir as Director
The Pretender
The Pretender as Director
1946