Thursday, June 7, 2012

The Academy Members Project We to Wg

Pictured: Actress Ming-Na Wen can be seen in The Joy Luck Club and TV’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, and heard as the voice of the animated Mulan!

Academy Members We-Wg
Updated 12/29/2019

  1. Carl Weathers - (Actors Branch) Rocky 1 to 4, Action Jackson, Predator, Force 10 From Navarone, Semi-Tough, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Press Releases 1982 p. 158) (Academy Press Releases 1983 p. 106) (Academy Press Releases 1984 p. 152) (AwardsCampaign.com 12/18/2015) (WaveNewspapers.com 1/21/2016) (Learn more here)
    1. Gordon Weaver - (Public Relations Branch) President of Young & Rubicam (Public Relations Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Press Releases 1985 p. 124) (1987-1988 Public Relations Branch Executive Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267)
  2. Jacki Weaver - (Actors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Silver Linings Playbook, Animal Kingdom, Cosi (June 17, 2011 Academy Invitation List) (Carpetbagger NYTimes 1/10/2013) (TheAustralian.com) (HollywoodReporter.com 5/12/2017) (Deadline 5/11/2018)
  3. Robert Weaver - (Visual Effects Branch) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Star Trek Into Darkness (June 28, 2017 Academy Invitation List, and original App and PDF forms) (Learn more here)
  4. Sigourney Weaver - (Actors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Aliens, Gorillas In The Mist, Working Girl (HollywoodReporter 1/26/04) (McCall.com 3/25/2001)
  5. Emelia Weavind (aka Emelia Roux, aka Emilia Roux-Weavind) - (Production Design Branch) Queen of Katwe, District 9 (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
  6. Elliot D. Webb - (Associate Member - Non-Voting) Talent Agent (TheEnvelope archived 12/28/2012)
  7. George C. Webb - (Production Design Branch, Previously Designers Branch, Originally Art Directors Branch) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/23/1969 Art Directors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2731) (Academy 2010-2011 Annual Report) (Learn more here and here)
    1. Jack Webb (born John Randolph Webb, aka John Randolph) - (Directors Branch) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Circa 1978 Directors Branch Roster in Academy’s Richard Fleischer Papers File 9.f-2) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here and here)
  8. James E. Webb Jr. (aka Jim Webb) - (Sound Branch) (Oscar Winner) All The President’s Men, The Rose, Flashdance, Nashville, Pretty Woman, The Outsiders, Dear God, Mulholland Falls, Boys On The Side, Krippendorf’s Tribe, Sister Act 2, Noises Off, Dick Tracy, Turner & Hooch, Beaches, Child’s Play, The Milagro Beanfield War, Down And Out In Beverly Hills, Buffalo Bill And The Indians, 3 Women, A Wedding (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (Learn more here, here and here)
    1. James Watson Webb Jr. (J. Watson Webb Jr.) - (Originally Film Editors Branch, Transferred to Associate Member in 1970) (1948 Membership List) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (2/19/1970 Membership Transfers in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 261.f-2736) (April 1970 Associate Member Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733)
    2. Millard Webb - (Directors Branch) (1930 Academy Publication p. 12) (May 14, 1931 Membership List and image)
    3. Robert D. Webb - (Directors Branch) (Oscar Winner) (1948 Membership List) (more info)
    4. Roy Webb - (Music Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (8/4/1945 Music Branch Roster from “AMPAS Motion Picture Academy Night with the Hollywood Bowl Symphony” Program in Academy’s Clifford McCarty Collection File 4.f-[1]) (8/17/1946 Music Branch Roster from “AMPAS Motion Picture Academy Night with the Hollywood Bowl Symphony” Program in Academy’s Clifford McCarty Collection File 4.f-[1]) (For Your Information Vol 3 No 4 April 1947 p. 4) (1948 Membership List) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (more info)
    5. Ruth Webb - (Associate Member) (Academy Memorial Page 3/8/2007)
  9. Andrew Lloyd Webber - (Music Branch) (Oscar Winner) Evita, The Phantom Of The Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats (Global Voters LA TImes 2/21/12) (Learn more here, here and here)
    1. Note that Timothy “Tim” Webber may be turning down his invitations to join.
  10. Billy Weber - (Film Editors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Top Gun, The Thin Red Line, Miss Congeniality, The Tree Of Life, Nacho Libre, Bulworth, Grumpier Old Men, Days Of Thunder, Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2, The Warriors, Days Of Heaven (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (Who Is The Academy Page 3/20/12) (IMDB Resume) (Learn more here and here)
  11. Charles J. Weber - (Executives Branch) Former CEO of LucasFilms (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Report Vol 2 No 1, Feb 1990 p. 2) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1989-1992) (JasperJottings 3/15/02) (Deadline 5/11/2018)
  12. F. Elmo Weber - (Sound Branch) Identity Thief, The Kids Are All Right (June 28, 2013 Academy Invitation List) (Twitter Retweet of Invitation List) (Learn more here)
  13. Michael H. Weber - (Writers Branch) (Oscar Nominee) The Disaster Artist, The Spectacular Now, (500) Days of Summer, The Fault In Our Stars, The Pink Panther 2, Rosaline, Paper Towns (June 26, 2014 Academy Invitation List) (Twitter Response to Invite) (Twitter From New Members Reception 9/17/14) (Twitter 12/29/2014) (Demotix.com 10/6/2014) (Newzcard 10/2014) (NYC New Members Reception 10/5/2015) (Twitter 12/28/2015) (Twitter 12/17/2016) (Twitter 1/24/2017) (Facebook Live 2/26/2017) (Learn more here and here)
  14. William Weber - (Documentary Branch) To Be Takei, We Were Here (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
  15. April Webster - (Casting Directors Branch) Tomorrowland, Star Trek (June 26, 2015 Academy Invitation List) (Learn more here and here)
    1. Ferris Webster - (Film Editors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249 - Handwritten in margin, suggesting he joined later that year) (December 1961 Academy Report p. 4) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740)
  16. Paul Webster - (Producers Branch or Executives Branch?) (Oscar Nominee) Founder of FilmFour, Former Head of Production at Miramax, Atonement, Pride & Prejudice, Eastern Promises, Buffalo Soldiers, Sexy Beast, The Yards, Little Odessa, Romeo Is Bleeding, The English Patient (Learn more here, here and here)
  17. Bradley J. Wechsler - (Executives Branch?) former CEO Of IMAX (IMAX.com) (Reuters.com - dead link) (Reuters.com 1/23/2017) (Sec.gov 2017)
  18. Richard Wechsler - (Producers Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Five Easy Pieces (Producers Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (Learn more here and here)
  19. Meredith Wechter - (Associate Member - Non-Voting) Agent at International Creative Management (ICM), Agent for Susan Sarandon, Hailee Steinfeld, Quvenzhane Wallis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Abigail Spencer, Lucy Hale, Josh Gad (June 26, 2014 Academy Invitation List) (Learn more here, here and here)
  20. John Christian “Chris” Wedge - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch - Animator) (Oscar Nominee) Ice Age, Robots, Bunny (Academy Report Vol 17 4thQ2005-1stQ2006 p. 26) (Who Is The Academy Page 3/20/12)
    1. Ann Wedgeworth - (Actors Branch) Steel Magnolias, Sweet Dreams, No Small Affair, Love and a .45, Far North, Bang The Drum Slowly, Scarecrow, TV’s Three’s Company (Academy Memorial Page Archived 1/12/2018) (Learn more here and here)
    2. Don W. Weed - (At Large Member, Possibly moved to Visual Effects Branch later?) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (April 1970 Members At Large Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (48th Academy Award Program p. 1) (51st Academy Awards Program and closeup image of p. 19) (Learn more here)
  21. Harold Weed - (Visual Effects Branch) G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Star Trek, Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Pirates Of the Caribbean The Curse Of The Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End, Transformers, Pacific Rim, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, War Of The Worlds, Terminator 3 Rise Of The Machines, Men In Black, Star Trek The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek Generations, Minority Report, Ghostbusters 2 (June 26, 2014 Academy Invitation List) (Deadline.com 5/9/2019) (Learn more here and here)
    1. George W. Weeks - (Producers Branch) (1948 Membership List)
    2. Howard Keith Weeks - (Producers Branch) (1930 Academy Publication p. 13)
  22. Apichatpong Weerasethakul - (Directors Branch) Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, Tropical Malady (June 29, 2016 Academy Invitation List) (Khaosodenglish.com 6/30/2016) (Twitter 6/30/2016) (Bangkok.coconuts.co 8/26/16) (FilmJournal.com 10/11/2016) (Learn more here. Here and here)
  23. Ari Wegner - (Cinematographers Branch) Stray, Lady Macbeth (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
    1. Ernest B. Wehmeyer - (At Large Member) Associate Producer & Production Manager at Universal (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (April 1970 Members At Large Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here)
  24. Cynthia Weil - (Music Branch) (Oscar Nominee) An American Tail, Cactus Flower, St. Elmo’s Fire, Troy, Artificial Intelligence: A. I., Goodfellas, Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (LATimes.com 1/17/2014)
  25. David Weil - (Executives Branch) (June 2007 Academy Invitation List)
  26. Claudia Weill - (Directors Branch) Girlfriends (1987-1988 Directors Branch Executive Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (Oscar Fever p 24) (AwardsDaily Comment on 11/9/13 12:32pm)
    1. Kurt Weill - (Music Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (8/4/1945 Music Branch Roster from “AMPAS Motion Picture Academy Night with the Hollywood Bowl Symphony” Program in Academy’s Clifford McCarty Collection File 4.f-[1]) (8/17/1946 Music Branch Roster from “AMPAS Motion Picture Academy Night with the Hollywood Bowl Symphony” Program in Academy’s Clifford McCarty Collection File 4.f-[1]) (1948 Membership List)
  27. Gregory Weimerskirch - (Production Design Branch, Originally Designers Branch) Southpaw, The Perks of Being a Wallflower (June 25, 2018 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 6/25/2018) (Deadline 6/25/2018) (IndieWire 6/25/2018) (ThePlayList.net 6/25/2018) (Adg.org resume)
    1. James M. Weinberg - (Originally Executives Branch, Transferred to Associate Member in 1970) worked as an attorney (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (2/19/1970 Membership Transfers in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 261.f-2736) (April 1970 Associate Member Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Memorial Page 4/14/2012) (Learn more here)
    2. Maxwell “Max” Weinberg - (Public Relations Branch) (Former Academy Governor) (November 1956 Academy Report p. 3) (Box Office 11/17/1956 p. 42) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Academy Report Vol 13 No 1, January 1971 p. 4) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (46th Oscars Screening Schedule on Ebay) (46th Oscar Schedule Image) (48th Academy Award Program p. 16) (51st Academy Awards Program and closeup image of p. 17) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (died 9/24/1981)
    3. Julius Weinberger - (Listed as an Associate Member of the Technicians Branch in 1931) (1930 Academy Publication p. 13) (May 14, 1931 Membership List and image)
  28. Mark Weingarten - (Sound Branch) (Oscar Winner) Dunkirk, Interstellar, The Social Network, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (June 17, 2011 Academy Invitation List) (IMDB Resume)
  29. Mark H. Weingartner - (Visual Effects Branch) Inception, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, The Matrix Sex and the City 2 (June 17, 2011 Academy Invitation List) (Resume) (IMDB Resume) (RHWeingartner.blogspot.com 3/31/2012)
  30. Herschel Weingrod - (Writers Branch) Trading Places, Kindergarten Cop, Twins, Space Jam, Lifted (LinkedIn.com) (Possibly referred to in MovieCityNews 2/1/2016 as one of the writers of Space Jam and Trading Places) (Scriptmaven.com Resume) (Learn more here)
  31. Dani Weinstein - (Marketing And Public Relations Branch, Originally Public Relations Branch) President of Publicity for The Weinstein Company, Formerly with ID and Miramax, The Artist, The King’s Speech, My Week With marilyn, Gangs Of New York, The Aviator, The Reader, Inglourious Basterds, Sicko (June 26, 2014 Academy Invitation List) (HollywoodReporter.com 3/10/2017) (Learn more here and here)
    1. Harvey Weinstein - (Previously Executives Branch, Expelled from the Academy on 10/14/2017) (Oscar Winner) Former Executive at Miramax and The Weinstein Company, Shakespeare In Love, Gangs Of New York, My Week With Marilyn, Malena, Silver Linings Playbook, The Lord Of The Rings The Fellowship Of The Ring, Pulp Fiction, The English Patient, Chicago (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (1999 Letter supporting keeping Documentary Shorts as an Oscar category in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 261.f-2745) (Deadline.com 12/30/11) (Demotix.com 10/6/2014) (Newzcard 10/2014) (Time.com 3/26/2001) (Deadline 12/8/2015) (Deadline 1/8/2016) (USWeekly 2/11/2016) (IndiaToday 2/12/2016) (HollywoodReporter 1/8/2017) (NewYorker.com 2/27/2017) (HollywoodReporter 10/8/2017) (HollywoodReporter 10/8/2017 B) (TheWrap 10/9/2017) (IndieWire 10/11/2017) (Variety 10/11/2017) (TheWrap 10/11/2017) (Deadline 10/11/2017) (IndieWire 10/11/2017) (HollywoodReporter 10/11/2017) (VanityFair 10/11/2017) (IndieWire.com 10/9/2017) (LATimes.com 10/11/2017) (DailyWire 10/12/2017) (LATimes.com 10/13/2017) (HolywoodReporter 10/13/2017) (LATimes.com 10/14/2017) (NYTimes.com 10/13/2017) (Deadline.com 10/13/2017) (IndieWire 10/13/2017) (IndieWire 10/14/2017) (Official Academy Statement Expelling Weinstein from the Academy 10/14/2017) (Twitter 10/14/2017) (Twitter 10/14/2017) (TheWrap 10/14/2017) (Deadline 10/14/2017) (IndieWire 10/14/2017) (HollywoodReporter 10/14/2017) (Buzzfeed 10/14/2017) (NPR.org 10/14/2017) (Losangeles.cbslocal.com 10/14/2017) (WSJ.com 10/14/2017) (NYDailyNews 10/14/2017) (NYTimes 10/14/2017) (Telegraph.co.uk 10/14/2017) (Awardsdaily.com 10/14/2017) (Movieawardsplus 10/14/2017) (USAToday.com 10/14/2017) (Twitter 10/14/2017) (Twitter 10/14/2017) (EW.com 10/14/2017) (LATimes.com 10/14/2017) (WashingtonPost.com 10/14/2017) (CNN.com 10/14/2017) (Variety 10/14/2017) (Deadline 10/14/2017) (Bloomberg.com 10/15/2017) (Thefilmexperience.net 10/14/2017) (AwardsCircuit.com 10/14/2017) (Theplaylist.net 10/14/2017) (CBC.ca 10/14/2017) (Pagesix 10/14/2017) (Apnews.com 10/14/2017) (Thedailybeast.com 10/14/2017) (Huffingtonpost 10/14/2017) (BBC.com 10/14/2017) (CharlotteObserver.com 10/14/2017) (Cetusnews.com 10/14/2017) (TMZ.com 10/14/2017) (Deadline.com 10/14/2017) (EW.com 10/14/2017) (Variety 10/14/2017) (Theguardian.com 10/15/2017) (Scmp.com 10/15/2017) (Belfasttelegraph.co.uk 10/24/2017) (Deadline 5/3/2018) (IndieWire.com 5/3/2018) (Variety 5/3/2018) (TheDailyBeast.com 5/3/2018) (Deadline.com 5/5/2018)
  32. Paula Weinstein - (Executives Branch) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here and here)
  33. Robert “Bob” Weinstein - (Executives Branch?) Founder of Dimension Films, Former co-chairman of Miramax Films, The Weinstein Company (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (NewYorker.com 2/27/2017) (LATimes.com 10/14/2017) (Learn more here and here)
  34. Steve Weinstein - (Associate Member - Non-Voting) President & CEO Of MovieLabs (MovieLabs.com) (June 29, 2012 Academy Invitation List)
  35. Marc Weinstock - (Marketing And Public Relations Branch, Originally Public Relations Branch) (June 2008 Academy Invitation List)
    1. Jerry Weintraub - (Producers Branch) The Karate Kid, Ocean’s Eleven Twelve and Thirteen (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Memorial Page Archived 8/18/2015) (Learn more here, here and here)
  36. Fiona Weir - (Casting Directors Branch) J. Edgar, Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, The Order Of The Phoenix, The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2, Love Actually, Invictus, Hereafter, The Golden Compass, Elizabeth The Golden Age, Master And Commander The Far Side Of The World, Gosford Park, Pirate Radio, Frank, Carnage, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, Suffragette (June 26, 2014 Academy Invitation List) (London New Members Reception 10/10/2016) (Learn more here and here)
  37. Peter Weir - (Directors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Witness, Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show, Green Card, Master And Commander The Far Side Of The World (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998)
  38. Erica Weis - (Music Branch) Spy, The Heat (June 26, 2015 Academy Invitation List) (Learn more here)
    1. David Weisbart - (Listed in Film Editors Branch in 1948, Listed in Producers Branch in 1956 and 1964) (Oscar Nominee) (1948 Membership List) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562)
  39. Roger Weisberg - (Documentary Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Sound And Fury, Why Can’t We Be A Family Again? (5/4/2001 Documentary Awards Executive Committee Meeting in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8044 - May have been reclassified as confidential since my viewing on 2/2/2017 -- Note: This documents shows he was approved for membership by the branch executive committee by this date. Approval of the full Board of Governors may have come later.) (Documentary Branch Roster 6/27/2002 found in Academy’s Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8045 - May have been reclassified as confidential since my viewing on 2/2/2017) (Learn more here)
  40. Andrew Weisblum - (Film Editors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) The Black Swan, The Wrestler (June 17, 2011 Academy Invitation List) (Learn more here and here)
    1. Sam Weisbord - (Associate Member) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here)
  41. Bernard Weiser - (Sound Branch) American Hustle, The Hurt Locker (June 29, 2016 Academy Invitation List) (Learn more here, here and here)
    1. Martin B. “Marty” Weiser - (Public Relations Branch) Publicist at Warner Bros. (Member since 1947) (For Your Information Vol 3 No 6-7 June/July 1947 p. 2) (1948 Membership List) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 2 no 1, March 2004 p. 6) (more info)
  42. Stanley Weiser - (Writers Branch) Wall Street, Wall Street Money Never Sleeps, W., Project X (MovieCityNews 2/1/2016) (Learn more here)
    1. Lawrence I. Weisman - (Associate Member) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328)
    1. Allan Weiss (some sources spell it Alan) - (Writers Branch) The Sons Of Katie Elder, Blue Hawaii, Fun In Acapulco, Girls! Girls! Girls!, Roustabout, Paradise Hawaiian Style, Easy Come Easy Go (Writers Branch Invitees 7/1968 to 12/1968 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (MovieCityNews 2/1/2016 - referred to as the writer of The Sons Of Katie Elder) (Academy Memorial Page Archived 5/6/2017) (Learn more here)
  43. Barry S. Weiss - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) (Science & Technology Council) (LinkedIn) (CreativePlanetNetwork) (LeadingAuthorities.com) (IMDB.com)
    1. George Weiss - (Public Relations Branch) (1948 Membership List)
  44. Julie Weiss - (Costume Designers Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Twelve Monkeys, Frida, American Beauty, Blades Of Glory, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (TheHollywoodReporter 6/25/2015) (Learn more here)
    1. Nathan Weiss - (Public Relations Branch) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Memorial Page 2/26/2009) (Learn more here)
    2. Robert B. Weiss - (At Large Member in 1948, Associate Member by 1968) Worked in Public Relations (For Your Information Vol 3 No 6 Fall 1948 p. 6) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (April 1970 Associate Member Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740)
  45. Robert K. Weiss - (Producers Branch) (June 2006 Academy Invitation List)
    1. Sam Weiss - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here)
    2. William M. Weiss - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch, Originally Short Subjects Branch and then Short Films Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here)
  46. Hansjörg Weissbrich - (Film Editors Branch) The Divine Order, Colonia (June 25, 2018 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 6/25/2018) (Deadline 6/25/2018) (IndieWire 6/25/2018) (ThePlayList.net 6/25/2018)
  47. Eric Weissmann - (Associate Member, Non-Voting) Attorney (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (SuperLawyers.com) (wrfilms.com)
    1. Murray Weissman - (Public Relations Branch) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (44th Oscar Screening Schedule on Ebay) (44th Oscar Schedule Image) (46th Oscars Screening Schedule on Ebay) (46th Oscar Schedule Image) (Publicity4All.com) (InnerGateEntertainment) (The Big Show p. 326) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (NYMag 3/15/1999) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 1 no 1 March 2003 p. 2) (48th Academy Award Program p. 16) (TheHollywoodReporter 5/4/13) (ShootOnline 12/28/2015) (NYTimes 12/30/2015) (Academy Memorial Page Archived 6/26/2016) (Learn more here)
    1. Robert M. Weitman - (Originally Administrators Branch, Transferred to Executives Branch in 1970, Listed in Producers Branch by circa 1980) (Academy Governor) (December 1961 Academy Report p. 4) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Academy Report Vol 12 No 2, Dec 1969, p. 4) (Academy Report Vol 13 No 1, January 1971 p. 4) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (Learn more here and here)
  48. Christopher “Chris” Weitz - (Directors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) About A Boy, The Golden Compass, American Pie, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, A Better Life, Nick And Norah’s Infinite Playlist (Academy YouTube Page 10/8/08) (Deadline 6/30/2016)
    1. Bernard Weitzman - (Executives Branch) Worked at Desilu Productions, Universal Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Lorimar (Executives Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Prabook.com) (Academy Memorial Page Archived 11/22/2017)
    2. Lew Weitzman - (Associate Member - Talent Agent) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (TheEnvelope archived 12/28/2012) (Academy Memorial Page 2/21/14)
  49. David A. Weitzner - (Marketing And Public Relations Branch, Originally Public Relations Branch) E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Star Wars, Alien, Worked For Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Palomar Pictures, Embassy Pictures (Public Relations Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Press Releases 1985 p. 124) (1987-1988 Public Relations Branch Executive Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 1 no 2, August 2003 p. 2) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 2 no 1, March 2004 p. 2) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 2 no 1, March 2004 p. 5) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 3 no 1, Dec 2005 p. 2) (USC.edu)
  50. Jay Wejebe - (Makeup Artists And Hairstylists Branch) Red Sparrow, Interstellar (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
  51. Bo Welch (aka Robert W. Welch III) - (Production Design Branch, Previously Designers Branch - Production Design) (Oscar Nominee) The Color Purple, The Birdcage, Men in Black 1 2 & 3, A Little Princess, Batman Returns, Edward Scissorhands, Thor, Primary Colors, Beetlejuice, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat, The Accidental Tourist, Wild Wild West (Foreign Language Executive Committee, per Awards Programs: 72nd p. 22, 73rd p. 22, 74th p. 36) (AwardsDaily 1/24/2013) (Learn more here and here)
  52. Christopher T. Welch - (Sound Branch) Silver Linings Playbook, (500) Days of Summer, The Fighter, Independence Day (June 28, 2013 Academy Invitation List)
  53. Raquel Welch - (Actors Branch) The Three Musketeers, Fantastic Voyage, One Million Years B.C., Legally Blonde, Bedazzled (Winter 1976 Academy Bulletin p. 4) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (AlbanyTimesUnion 3/20/1998 p. D1)
    1. Warren E. Welch - (Art Directors Branch - Set Decorator) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (4/29/1981 Art Directors Roster in Academy’s Ruth Morley Papers File 9-f.1) (Variety 10/22/2008) (Academy Memorial Page 2/26/2009) (Variety 10/22/2008) (Learn more here)
  54. Hugh Welchman - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) (Oscar Winner) Loving Vincent, Peter & the Wolf, The Flying Machine, Little Postman, La Vie En Rose (June 25, 2018 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 6/25/2018) (Deadline 6/25/2018) (IndieWire 6/25/2018) (ThePlayList.net 6/25/2018)
  55. Tuesday Weld - (Actors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Looking For Mr. Goodbar, Once Upon A Time In America
  56. John Weldon - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch?) (Oscar Winner) Special Delivery (Academy Press Releases 1999 p. 233) (Learn more here)
    1. Marvin W. Weldon - (At Large Member) (Winter 1975 Academy Bulletin p. 4) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740)
  57. Juliette Welfling - (Film Editors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) The Diving Bell And The Butterfly, A Prophet, The Hunger Games, Rust And Bone (June 2008 Academy Invitation List) (Fest.pt)
  58. Dominique Welinski - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) See Factory, Tunisia Factory (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
    1. Colin Welland - (Writers Branch) (Oscar Winner) Chariots Of Fire (Telegraph 12/3/06) (Academy Memorial Page Archived 1/6/2016) (Learn more here and here)
  59. Michael Weller - (Writers Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Ragtime
  60. Peter Weller - (Actors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Partners, RoboCop, Naked Lunch (Academy Museum Donor List 11/2/2014) (Deadline.com 5/9/2019) (Learn more here and here)
  61. Dean Wellins - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) Tick Tock Tale, The Iron Giant (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
    1. Audrey Wells - (Writers Branch) Guinevere, Under The Tuscan Sun, The Hate U Give, Beauty Shop, George Of The Jungle, Shall we Dance, The Truth About Cats & Dogs (Academy Memorial Page Archived 11/1/2018) (Learn more here)
    1. Franklin G. “Frank” Wells - (Executives Branch) (Academy Governor) President of the Walt Disney Company (Executives Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (5/14/1973 Board Election Results in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1989-1992) (7/29/1993 Appeal Letter and Members’ Legacy Gallery Brochure in UCLA’s Nancy Malone Papers, PASC 254, Box 51, Folder 8) (46th Oscars Screening Schedule on Ebay) (46th Oscar Schedule Image) (Learn more here and here)
    2. Paul Wells - (Sound Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here and here)
    3. Ralph R. Wells - (Listed in Sound Branch from 1968-1969, Transferred to Associate Member by circa 1980) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740)
  62. Simon Wells - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) Mars Needs Moms, The Prince of Egypt (June 17, 2011 Academy Invitation List)
    1. Howard Welsch - (Administrators Branch, Resigned from the Academy in 1970 over attempts to make him an Associate Member) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (2/19/1970 Membership Transfers and 1970 resignation letter in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 261.f-2736) (April 1970 Associate Member Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733) (1970 resignation letter in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 261.f-2737) (Learn more here)
    2. George Weltner - (Administrators Branch, May have left the Academy prior to his death) President of Paramount Pictures Corporation (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (Does not appear on membership lists from later in his life) (Learn more here and here)
  63. Wim Wenders - (Documentary Branch, Likely Directors Branch in earlier eras?) (Oscar Nominee) Buena Vista Social Club, Pina, The Salt Of The Earth, Wings Of Desire, Paris Texas (Name mentioned circa 1999, but doesn’t say if they’re a member in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8042) (Documentary Branch Roster 6/27/2002 found in Academy’s Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8045 - May have been reclassified as confidential since my viewing on 2/2/2017) (Global Voters LA TImes 2/21/12) (Reuters 3/5/10) (TheHollywoodReporter 8/31/2014)
    1. Paul Wendkos - (Directors Branch) (Directors Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (Circa 1978 Directors Branch Roster in Academy’s Richard Fleischer Papers File 9.f-2) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Report Vol. 22 3rd/4thQ 2009, p. 31) (Academy Memorial Page 4/8/2010)
  64. Fredrik Wenzel - (Cinematographers Branch) The Square, Force Majeure (June 25, 2018 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 6/25/2018) (Deadline 6/25/2018) (IndieWire 6/25/2018) (ThePlayList.net 6/25/2018)
  65. Mike Werb - (Writers Branch) The Mask, Face/Off, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Tarzan, Curious George, Firehouse Dog (ThePowerObject) (DocStoc) (IMDB.com)
  66. Robert “Bob” Werden - (Marketing And Public Relations Branch, Previously Public Relations Branch) (1987-1988 Public Relations Coordinating Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Student Film Awards Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (4/3/1991 Student Academy Awards Executive Cmte in Academy’s Saul Bass Papers File 44.f-894) (10/23/1991 Student Academy Awards Executive Cmte in Academy’s Saul Bass Papers File 44.f-894) (3/23/1992 Student Academy Awards Executive Cmte in Academy’s Saul Bass Papers File 44.f-895) (Academy Press Releases 1993 p. 224) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 1 no 1 March 2003 p. 6) (Public Relations Branch Journal Vol 2 no 2, July 2004 p. 9) (EBay 11/11/2014) (2010 Membership Card) (HollywoodReporter 2/3/2016) (Learn more here)
  67. Stevie Wermers-Skelton - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, The Ballad of Nessie (June 25, 2018 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 6/25/2018) (Deadline 6/25/2018) (IndieWire 6/25/2018) (ThePlayList.net 6/25/2018)
  68. Michael J. Werner - (Executives Branch) Chairman of Fortissimo Films (June 2006 Academy Invitation List) (ScreenSingapore) (TokyoSonataMovie) (Fortissimo Films on Wikipedia)
  69. Peter Werner - (Documentary Branch, Originally Short Films Branch and then Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) (Oscar Winner) In The Region Of Ice (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (10/7/1999 List of Members who also make Documentaries in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8042) (List of West Coast Based Documentary Filmmakers circa 1999 that doesn’t say if they’re a member in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8042) (5/25/2000 Proposal for Documentary Branch in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8043) (Documentary Branch Roster 6/27/2002 found in Academy’s Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8045 - May have been reclassified as confidential since my viewing on 2/2/2017) (Learn more here)
  70. Ryan Werner - (Marketing And Public Relations Branch, Originally Public Relations Branch) Senior Executive at Cinetic Media, Formerly with IFC, Magnolia Pictures, Wellspring, Palm Pictures, Shooting Gallery and Sundance Channel (June 29, 2016 Academy Invitation List) (Facebook comment 6/29/2016) (Facebook “Liked” a post he was tagged in 6/29/2016) (Learn more here and here)
    1. Bill Werneth - (Public Relations Branch) Director of Publicity for United Artists (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740)
  71. Thomas “Tom” Wertheimer - (Executives Branch) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (1987-1988 Executives Branch Executive Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998)
  72. Lina Wertmuller - (Directors Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Seven Beauties (AwardsDaily Comment on 11/9/13 12:32pm)
  73. Andreas Wessel-Therhorn - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch - Animation) Curious George, The Emperor's New Groove, Tarzan, Hercules, Space Jam (Oscars.org 6/22/10) (Facebook comment 6/28/2017)
  74. Charles B. Wessler - (Producers Branch) (Oscar Winner) Green Book, There’s Something about Mary (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
  75. Jacqueline West - (Costume Designers Branch) (Oscar Nominee) The Revenant, Quills, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Argo, The Social Network, Water For Elephants, The Tree Of Life (June 2004 Academy Invitation List) (Learn more here)
    1. Kit West - (Visual Effects Branch) (Oscar Winner) Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Young Sherlock Holmes, Dragonheart, Return Of The Jedi, Empire Of The Sun, Dune, The Bourne Supremacy, Universal Soldier, Kull The Conqueror, The Pink Panther Strikes Again (Academy Memorial Page 4/26/2016) (Learn more here, here and here)
  76. Mark J. West - (Scientific and Technical Award Winner) (Sources: Scientific And Technical Awards Committee, per Awards Program: 72nd p. 21, 73rd p. 21, 74th p. 36, 75th p. 35) (Learn more here)
  77. Marlon West - (Short Films And Feature Animation Branch) Frozen, The Princess and the Frog (June 26, 2015 Academy Invitation List) (Academy Tumblr 9/29/2015 picture 5) (Deadline.com 5/9/2019) (Deadline 5/11/2018) (Learn more here and here)
  78. Martin West - (Actors Branch) (Actors Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (4/10/1970 Actors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2735 and 260.f-2736) (5/20/1975 Actors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 254.f-2664) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here and here)
    1. Ray West (born George Raymond West) - (Sound Branch) (Oscar Winner) Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope, Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek 3 The Search For Spock, Caddyshack, Flowers In The Attic, Mask, Cujo, Where The Boys Are, The Beastmaster, Urban Cowboy (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Academy Memorial Page 4/26/2016) (Learn more here and here)
  79. Lisa Westcott - (Makeup Artists And Hairstylists Branch) (Oscar Winner) Les Misérables, Shakespeare in Love, Mrs. Brown, The Madness Of King George, Captain America The First Avenger (June 28, 2013 Academy Invitation List)
  80. Bill Westenhofer - (Visual Effects Branch) (Oscar Winner) Life Of Pi, The Golden Compass, The Chronicles Of Narnia The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe, Babe Pig In The City, Men In Black 2, Spawn, Elf, Waterworld (June 2006 Academy Invitation List) (LinkedIn)
    1. Keith A. Wester - (Sound Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Armageddon, The Perfect Storm, Air Force One, The Rock, Waterworld, Black Rain, The Princess Diaries, Thelma & Louise, Indecent Proposal, Runaway Bride, Wayne’s World 2 (1987-1988 Sound Branch Executive Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (Cinematography.com forums 3/4/2004) (Learn more here and here)
    2. Robert Westerby - (Writers Branch) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Learn more here and here)
    3. James Westerfield - (Actors Branch) (Handwritten in 1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328, suggesting that he joined later that year) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (4/10/1970 Actors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2735 and 260.f-2736) (Learn more here and here)
  81. Fred Westheimer - (Associate Member - Non-Voting) Talent Agent (TheEnvelope archived 12/28/2012)
    1. Joseph Westheimer - (Listed in Producers Branch in 1948 and 1956, and Cinematographers Branch from 1964 to 1990) (Academy Governor) (1948 Membership List) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (51st Academy Awards Program and closeup image of p. 19) (7/16/1986 Board Of Governors Roster in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Board Of Governors Roster in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Cinematographers Branch Executive Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Makeup Award Rules Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Visual Effects Awards Rules Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Finance Committee in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 General Membership Committee in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Investment Committee in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (1987-1988 Scientific Or Technical Awards Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1989-1992) (Academy Reporter Vol 1 No 3, August 1989 p. 1) (Academy Report Vol 2 No 1, Feb 1990 p. 2) (7/29/1993 Appeal Letter and Members’ Legacy Gallery Brochure in UCLA’s Nancy Malone Papers, PASC 254, Box 51, Folder 8) (Learn more here)
  82. Blair M. Westlake - (Executives Branch) Microsoft Media And Entertainment Group, Universal Studios (PaleyCenter) (LinkedIn.com) (Deadline 5/11/2018) (Deadline.com 5/9/2019)
    1. Donald E. Westlake - (Writers Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (Academy Memorial Page 2/26/2009)
    2. Ernest Henry “Ern” Westmore - (Technicians Branch - Makeup Artist, Left the Academy decades prior to his death) (May 14, 1931 Membership List and image) (Learn more here and here)
    3. Frank C. Westmore - (At Large Member - Makeup Artist, Left the Academy decade prior to his death) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (Does not appear on membership lists from later in his life) (Learn more here and here)
  83. Michael G. Westmore (Michael George Westmore) - (Makeup Artists And Hairstylists Branch, Originally At Large Member) (Oscar Winner) Mask, 2010, The Clan Of The Cave Bear, Star Trek First Contact (1987-1988 Makeup Award Rules Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (Thebottomline.as.ucsb.edu 4/25/2017) (issuu.com copy of The Bottom Line 4/26/2017 p. 6) (Learn more here and here)
    1. Montague G. “Monty” Westmore (Jr.) - (Makeup Artists Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (Academy Memorial Page 3/8/2008) (Learn more here and here)
    2. Perc H. Westmore (born Percival Harry Westmore, some sources say Percy H. Westmore) - (Listed as Technicians Branch in 1930-1931, Listed as At Large Member from 1956-1970) Makeup Artist (1930 Academy Publication p. 13) (May 14, 1931 Membership List and image) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (April 1970 Members At Large Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733) (Learn more here)
    3. Walter J. Westmore Jr. - (Actors Branch) (1948 Membership List)
  84. Brad Weston - (Executives Branch) (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
  85. Celia Weston - (Actors Branch) Alice, Dead Man Walking, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Village (Academy Report Vol 14, Third Quarter 2002 p. 12) (Academy Report Vol 17 4thQ2005-1stQ2006 p. 27) (The44diaries.wordpress.com 1/29/2010) (LatinTrends 2/25/2011)
    1. Jack Weston - (Actors Branch) (Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 259-f.2727 includes his membership application from 1964, but it looks like it was a few more years before he was accepted) (Actors Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (4/10/1970 Actors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2735 and 260.f-2736) (5/20/1975 Actors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 254.f-2664) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here and here)
  86. Jay Weston - (Producers Branch) Lady Sings The Blues, Buddy Buddy, For Love Of Ivy, Side Out (Producers Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (HuffingtonPost) (HuffingtonPost 2)
  87. Josh Weston - (Makeup Artists And Hairstylists Branch) Stan & Ollie, Suspiria (July 1, 2019 Academy Invitation List, and Original List, Archived, and App, Archive) (TheWrap 7/1/2019) (Deadline 7/1/2019)
    1. Robert R. Weston (one source has Robert P. Weston) - (Originally Public Relations Branch, Transferred to Executives Branch in 1970) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/19/1970 Membership Transfers in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 261.f-2736) (5/11/1970 Membership Transfers in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 261.f-2737) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here)
    2. Haskell Wexler - (Cinematographers Branch) (Oscar Winner) (Academy Governor) Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Bound For Glory, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Matewan, Blaze, In The Heat Of The Night, The Thomas Crowne Affair (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (51st Academy Awards Program and closeup image of p. 19) (Academy Report Vol 2 No 2, May 1990 p. 4) (9/25/1992 Subcommittee on Documentary Awards in Academy’s Saul Bass Papers File 44.f-895) (10/23/1992 Letter supporting “Deadly Deception” and “Our Environment” which PBS refused to broadcast in Academy’s Saul Bass Papers File 44.f-896) (Annual Report 1992-1993 p. 6) (Legacy Gallery Plaques 1993-1998) (Americanradiohistory.com Archive International Television Almanac 1998) (5/21/1999 Academy Governors in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8042) (10/7/1999 List of Members who also make Documentaries in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8042) (Mentioned in Undated Proposal to create Documentary Branch found in Academy’s Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8045) (5/25/2000 Proposal for Documentary Branch in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8043) (TheHollywoodReporter) (Academy Report Vol 12 No 1 Winter 2000 p. 3) (Academy 2010-2011 Annual Report) (Academy Report, Volume 9 Issue 3, Summer 1987 p. 3) (Academy Memorial Page Archived 6/26/2016)
  88. Jeffrey S. Wexler - (Sound Branch) (Oscar Nominee) Independence Day, The Last Samurai, Almost Famous, Fight Club, As Good As It Gets, Jerry Maguire, Ghost, Throw Momma From The Train, Staying Alive, Nine To Five, We Bought A Zoo, 42, Mission Impossible 3 (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (1987-1988 Sound Branch Executive Cmte in Academy’s Gene Allen Papers File 13.f-267) (JWSound.net) (Resume) (Learn more here)
    1. Norman Wexler - (Writers Branch) (Oscar Nominee) (Writers Branch Invitees 6/1969 to 12/1972 in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 260.f-2676) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Learn more here and here)
    2. Yale Wexler - (Actors Branch) (July 1959 Academy Report p. 1) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (4/10/1970 Actors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2735 and 260.f-2736) (5/20/1975 Actors Branch Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers, File 254.f-2664) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740) (Undated Membership List in Guggenheim Production Records, File .f-8046 - May have been reclassified as confidential since my viewing on 2/2/2017)
  89. Diane Weyermann - (Documentary Branch) Waiting for 'Superman', Food, Inc. (June 17, 2011 Academy Invitation List) (TheWrap 8/22/2018)
    1. Carl Jules Weyl - (Designers Branch - Art Director, Originally Technicians Branch) (Oscar Winner) (April 1, 1936 Technicians Branch Membership p. 2) (1948 Membership List)
    2. Edward Weyl - (Originally At Large Member, Transferred to Executives Branch by 1969, Transferred back to At Large Member again in 1970) (1/1/1956 Membership List in UCLA’s Herschel Burke Gilbert Collection 268-M Series 6 Box 249) (1/1/1964 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2729 and Academy’s William Wyler Papers File 42.f-562) (1/1/1968 Membership List in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2730 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (1/1/1969 Membership List in  in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers Files 260.f-2732 and Academy’s Alfred Hitchcock Papers File 111.f-1328) (2/19/1970 Membership Transfers in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 261.f-2736) (April 1970 Members At Large Roster in Academy’s Gregory Peck Papers File 260.f-2733) (Undated Membership List in Paul Kohner Agency Records file 175.f-1740)


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8 comments:

  1. RIP Martin West.

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/martin-west-dead-lord-love-a-duck-general-hospital-actor-was-82-1266172

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  2. RIP Robert Werden.

    https://variety.com/2020/film/obituaries-people-news/robert-werden-dead-dies-academy-awards-publicist-1234854552/

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  3. RIP Diane Weyermann.

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/diane-weyermann-dead-participant-media-inconvenient-truth-1235031563/

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  4. RIP Lina Wertmuller.

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lina-wertmuller-dead-italian-filmmaker-dies-1235059840/

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  5. RIP Raquel Welch.

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/raquel-welch-dead-star-one-million-years-bc-myra-breckinridge-1235326714/

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  6. RIP Jay Weston.

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jay-weston-dead-lady-sings-the-blues-1235340316/

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  7. RIP Cynthia Weil.

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/cynthia-weil-dead-youve-lost-that-lovin-feeling-writer-1235506175/

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  8. RIP Carl Weathers.

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/carl-weathers-dead-apollo-creed-rocky-1235813768/

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