Welles

biographical name

(George) Or*son ˈȯr-sᵊn How to pronounce Welles (audio) 1915–1985 American film and theater director, writer, producer, and actor

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“Welles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Welles. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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