"He has Van Gogh's ear for music." ― Billy Wilder From Billy Wilder Director Added on 1/31/2026 About Billy Wilder Billy Wilder was an Austrian-born American filmmaker and screenwriter known for classics such as Some Like It Hot, Sunset Boulevard, and The Apartment. He is widely regarded as one of Hollywood's most influential directors. Born: 1906-06-22 Died: 2002-03-27 View all quotes from Billy Wilder