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Wyler

American  
[wahy-ler] / ˈwaɪ lər /

noun

  1. William, 1902–81, U.S. film director, born in Germany.


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Eggar pursued a film career that spanned the 1960s to the 1990s and was most celebrated for her work in “The Collector,” directed by William Wyler.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 17, 2025

While stationed in Europe, he also helped gather footage for William Wyler, who would go on to direct films such as Ben Hur, Roman Holiday, and Wuthering Heights.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2024

Now Russell has taken on an opposing role: In the “The Diplomat,” a Netflix series debuting on Thursday, she stars as Kate Wyler, a savvy U.S. civil servant tasked with upholding America’s reputation abroad.

From New York Times Apr. 18, 2023

The other three date back to old Hollywood: John Ford, with four, and Frank Capra and William Wyler, with three each.

From Seattle Times Mar. 10, 2023

I have however intimated that I shall not set out in such weather, and if it continues I shall write to you again to-night from Wyler.

From Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix

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