Billy Wilder
Austrian-American director
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About Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder was an award-winning American filmmaker who was very popular during the 1940s. Throughout his 50 years career, Wilder worked on several world-class films like “The Apartment”, “The Lost Weekend” and “Sunset Boulevard”.
Parents
- Eugenia Dittler (mother)
- Max Wilder (father)
Siblings
- William Lee Wilder
Spouses
- Judith Coppicus (married between 1936 and 1946)
- Audrey Young (married in 1949)
Children
- Vincent Wilder
- Victoria Wilder
Awards
He was decorated with many accolades including:
- Academy Awards (1946, 1961) – “Best Director”, “Best Original Screenplay”
- British Academy Film Awards (1961) – “Best Film”
- Golden Globe Awards (1946, 1951) – “Best Director”
Trivia
He received 6 Academy Awards during his active days.
He was the first screenwriter, producer, and director to win an Academy Award.
Before entering into the movie industry, he worked as a journalist.
During his later years, he suffered a number of illnesses such as pneumonia and cancer.
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F.A.Q. about Billy Wilder
When is his birthday?
Billy Wilder's birthday is on June 22, 1906.
In how many days is his birthday?
Billy's birthday is in 151 days
How old was Billy when he died?
He was 95 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 27, 2002.
How old would he be today?
Billy Wilder would be 118 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Billy from?
He was born in Sucha, Galicia, Austria-Hungary (now Sucha Beskidzka, Poland).