“When television came along, I'd already done more than 10 years of radio work and I thought everyone would want me. I sat around waiting for the phone to ring - and it didn't.”

American actor and filmmaker

Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker. He worked in film, radio, and theatre, and became known for an inventive approach that left a deep mark on each medium. He is remembered for his innovative work across those fields, especially for the way he expanded what could be done on stage, on the air, and on screen. His influence on filmmaking in particular is widely noted, and his career remains closely associated with bold, original storytelling.