The Truth About Orson Welles (1915 – 1985) Orson Welles Life Story
Orson Welles wasn’t just an actor; he was a whirlwind, a force of nature that tore through the staid world of American theatre, radio, and film. His audacious genius, fuelled by an insatiable appetite for storytelling and a boundless capacity for reinvention, redefined the boundaries of every medium he touched. From the radio hoax that sent America into a panic to the revolutionary camerawork of “Citizen Kane,” Welles’ life was a tapestry woven from brilliance, controversy, and an unyielding pursuit of artistic truth.
Orson Welles began his career as a stage actor before going on to radio, creating his unforgettable version of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds. In Hollywood, he left his artistically indelible mark with such works as Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons.
Welles was born on May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His parents, Richard and Beatrice, were both incredibly bright people who introduced their son to worlds that went far beyond his Wisconsin roots.
Through his father, an inventor who’d made a fortune inventing a carbide lamp for bicycles, Welles met actors and sportsmen. His mother was a concert pianist who taught Welles how to play the piano and the violin.
But his childhood was far from easy. Welles’ parents separated when he was four, and Beatrice died from jaundice when he was nine. When his father’s successful business began to falter, he turned to the bottle. He died when Orson was 13.
Stability was found in the care of Maurice Bernstein, who took Welles in and became his official guardian when he was 15. Bernstein saw Welles’ creative talents and enrolled him in the Todd School in Woodstock, Illinois, where Orson discovered his passion for the theater.
Following the Todd School, Welles left for Dublin, Ireland, paying his way with a small inheritance he’d received. There, he captivated audiences in a production of Jew Suss at the Gate Theatre.
Welles had announced his arrival in Dublin by declaring himself a Broadway star. By the age of 19, the brash and confident young actor made his Broadway debut with his role as Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet. His performance caught the attention of director John Houseman, who cast Welles in his Federal Theatre Project.
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