Orson Wells

George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American film director, writer, actor and producer, who worked extensively in film, theatre, television, and radio. Welles was also an accomplished magician, starring in troop variety spectacles in the war years. Noted for his innovative dramatic productions as well as his distinctive voice and personality, Welles is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished dramatic artists of the 20th century. His first two films with RKO: Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons, are widely considered two of the greatest ever made. His other films, including Touch of Evil and Chimes at Midnight, are also considered masterpieces. He was also well-known for a radio adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds which, performed in the style of a news broadcast, reportedly caused widespread panic when listeners thought that an actual extraterrestrial invasion was in progress.

Enjoy these radio shows that have survived the ages:

• War of the Worlds - October 30, 1938
• Rogues Holiday, with Orson Welles as Harry Lime - September 21, 1951

Orson Welles guest starred on several episodes of the CBS Thriller, “Suspense”

• September 2, 1942 - The Hitchhiker
• September 23, 1943 - The Most Dangerous Game
• October 7, 1943 - Philomel Cottage
• October 19, 1943 - Lazarus Walks
• April 13, 1944 - The Marvelous Barastro
• May 4, 1944 - The Dark Tower
• May 18, 1944 - Donovan’s Brain part 1
• May 25, 1944 - Donovan’s Brain part 2
• May 31, 1944 - Orson Welles Almanac show, with a parody of Donovan’s Brain