Since its inception the AFI award has honored some of the most legendary talent of all time, beginning with John Ford (1973), James Cagney (1974), Orson Welles (1975), William Wyler (1976), Bette ...
William Wyler (July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born film director, producer, and screenwriter. Notable works include Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs. Miniver ...