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Cornel Wilde

Cornel Wilde

Director & actor · born 13 October 1912 · Prievidza, Hungary

Cornel Wilde was a Hungarian-American actor and film director.

Wilde's acting career began in 1935, when he made his debut on Broadway. In 1936 he began making small, uncredited appearances in films. By the 1940s, he had signed a contract with 20th Century Fox, and by the mid-1940s, he was a major leading man. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 1945's A Song to Remember. In the 1950s, he moved to writing, producing and directing films, and still continued his career as an actor.

Where to start: Leave Her to Heaven (1945).

As director 8

As actor 52

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Cornel Wilde movie?

By viewer score, Leave Her to Heaven (1945) at 7.5/10.

What are Cornel Wilde’s most popular movies?

High Sierra, Leave Her to Heaven, The Greatest Show on Earth.

How many movies has Cornel Wilde made?

60 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 52 as actor.

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