| Born | May 6, 1915 Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Died | October 10, 1985 Los Angeles, California |
| Name | Orson Welles |
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| Occupation | Broadcaster • producer • writer • director • actor |
| Active years | 1931–1985 |
| Notable works | The War of the Worlds • Citizen Kane |
| Influential in | Music (Swing) • Drama • Comedy • Cultural icons |
| Cultural impact | Popularized radio dramas • Catalyzed the rise of comic books as a high art form |
