The term 'Citizen Kane' STAR is referring to the actor and director Orson Welles, who starred in and directed the 1941 film of the same name. Welles was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Citizen Kane, and won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the same film.