Cornel Wilde was a Hungarian-American actor and film director. Wilde's acting career began in 1935, when he made his debut on Broadway. In 1936 he began making small, uncredited appearances in films. By the 1940s, he had signed a contract with 20th Century Fox, and by the mid-1940s, he was a major leading man. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 1945's A Song to Remember. In the 1950s, he moved to writing, producing and directing films, and still continued his career as an actor.
Cornel Wilde has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Signature works include The Naked Prey, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Big Combo. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
