Orson Welles
Orson Welles

Orson Welles (May 6, 1915-October 10, 1985) was an American actor and director who produced innovative work in film, radio, and theatre. He is considered among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Deleuze makes frequent reference to his films, particularly in Cinema 2: The Time Image. [Smith, May 2026]