The showman responsible for “Citizen Kane” (1941). His movies, interviews, and stories present an artist of enormous creativity and uncompromising personal vision. Though he was a child prodigy before becoming a theatrical/radio pioneer, he reached legendary status as a cinematic visionary. After “Kane,” he spent much of his life hustling the Hollywood system, fighting studio executives, being a glutton, travelling the world, appearing in commercials, narrating movies, acting, scrounging for money to direct low-budget works of cinematic brilliance, and leading a life that countless scholars, critics, directors, actors, students and movie lovers strive to fully grasp. Failing to do so, these individuals settle for the abundance of inspiration that one can draw from the enigma of Orson Welles.
Some of Orson Welles's finest movies are his lesser-known works: “The Trial” (1962), “Chimes at Midnight” (1965), and “F for Fake” (1974).
by beaucoupjosue January 27, 2009
To drive though traffic as if you were driving an emergency ambulance, often because you are in a hurry.Film director Orson Welles used to drive from film set to film set in an emergency ambulance, because it was legal at the time and also it is simply faster.
Dude 1: Dude, the game starts in 10 minutes and you’re in the other end of town?!Dude 2: Yeah, but don't worry, I'll do an Orson Welles and be there in 5!
by Ali Zurt February 16, 2009
by donny69420 September 30, 2021
A master of science fiction and/or fantasy writing. He is the author of four of the best books in history: the Ender saga, as well as the related Ender's Shadow series, which are books set in the same universe. Also wrote Homecoming Series and Alvin Maker series. Lives in Greensboro, NC, USA.
Orson Scott Card is the MAN dude! His new book, Shadow of the Giant, just came out!
Oh shizzile, you're right dude! I'll go get it now!
Oh shizzile, you're right dude! I'll go get it now!
by Talonkarrde April 30, 2005
The science fiction/fantasy writing GOD, author of the four best books in history; the Ender saga, as wells as the next three best books ever, Ender's Shadow, books set in the same universe.
by Senai March 11, 2004
Affectionately referred to as simply Orson Welles. A very influential American film director, writer, and actor who was also involved in theatre and radio. He is known for his infamous 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast and film, Citizen Kane (1941). Welles succumbed to obesity in his late years.
Oh, he was the voice actor for Unicron in the 1986 animation, "The Transformers: The Movie".
Oh, he was the voice actor for Unicron in the 1986 animation, "The Transformers: The Movie".
George Orson Welles wanted to play a god-like role before he died; he got to do the voice acting for Unicron -- enough said.
by Popocatapetl February 18, 2016
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