
Directing · Galveston, Texas, USA · Born February 8, 1894
King Wallis Vidor (February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and won eight international film awards during his career. Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946).
MovieFilmmakers vs. Tycoons
2005
as Self (archive footage)
MovieFederico Fellini's Autobiography
2000
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
1990
as Self (archive footage)
MovieLove & Money
1981
as Walter Klein
TVHollywood
1980
as Self
MovieMetaphor: King Vidor Meets with Andrew Wyeth
1980
TVCiné regards
1978
as Self
TVLes Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975
as Self
TVThe Men Who Made the Movies
1973
MovieThe Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor
1973
as Self
MovieTruth and Illusion: An Introduction to Metaphysics
1964
as Narration (as Nicholas Rodiv)
MovieHollywood: The Selznick Years
1961
as Self (uncredited)
MovieHedda Hopper's Hollywood
1960
as Self
TVThe Oscars
1953
as Self
MovieIt's a Great Feeling
1949
as KIng Vidor (uncredited)
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
MovieNorthward, Ho!
1940
as Himself
MovieOur Daily Bread
1934
as Farmer Yelling 'Let It Go!' (uncredited)
MovieShow People
1928
as Self (uncredited)
Movie1925 Studio Tour
1925
as Self
MovieSouls for Sale
1923
as Self - Celebrity Director (uncredited)
MovieFaith
1916
MovieIntolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916
as Extra (uncredited)