George Orson Welles, better known as Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 - October 10, 1985) was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. When he was four, his parents separated. His mother died from hepatitis in a Chicago hospital when he was 9, and his father died of alcoholism when Orson was 13. He was married three times, including once to Rita Hayworth, and had two additional long-term partners. He had four children. He died of a heart attack in Los Angeles.
Recommended Resources
Lunch Conversations with Orson Welles
Gives the reader the chance to read the transcripts of a taped luncheon with Orson Wells as he approached 70 and sat with friends at Ma Maison in Los Angeles.
http://www.vulture.com/2013/06/orson-welles-lunch-with-henry-jaglom.html
This website dispenses the entire biography of Orson Welles, with whole sections dedicated to his early life, early career, various productions, and his personal life.
http://www.orsonwelles.org/
A detailed biography of Orson Welles is available here, along with videos and photographs, quick facts, quotes and a list of people with whom he is or was connected.
http://www.biography.com/people/orson-welles-9527363
Supplies the reader with the latest news involving Orson Welles's name, audio archives of his old radio shows, and photographs of him and his productions. Also provides fans with message boards.
http://www.wellesnet.com/
