Abel Gance

French film director and producer, writer and actor (1889-1981)
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Abel Gance

Summary

Abel Gance is a human[1]. He was born in 18th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 25, 1889[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 10, 1981[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film actor[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and film editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Abel Gance was born in 18th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Abel Gance was born in rue de la Charbonnière[12].
  • Abel Gance died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Abel Gance passed away in rue de l'Yvette[13].
  • Abel Gance was born on October 25, 1889[3].
  • Abel Gance died on November 10, 1981[5].
  • Abel Gance died on November 11, 1981[14].
  • Burial took place at Auteuil Cemetery[15].
  • Abel Gance was married to Sylvie Gance[16].
  • Abel Gance held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Abel Gance's native language[18].
  • Abel Gance worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Abel Gance's professions included film actor[7].
  • Abel Gance worked as a film director[8].
  • Abel Gance worked as a film producer[9].
  • Abel Gance's professions included film editor[10].
  • Abel Gance's education included a stint at Lycée Chaptal[19].
  • Abel Gance received the BAFTA Fellowship[20].
  • Abel Gance is recorded as male[21].
  • Abel Gance's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Abel Gance is associated with the French Impressionist Cinema movement[23].
  • Abel Gance's Commons category is recorded as Abel Gance[24].
  • Abel Gance's archives at is recorded as Cinematheque of Toulouse[25].
  • Abel Gance's archives at is recorded as Cinémathèque Française[26].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include 18th arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and rue de la Charbonnière[12], a street[31], in France[32]. Abel Gance was born on October 25, 1889[3]. French was his native language[18].

Education

Abel Gance's education included a stint at Lycée Chaptal[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film actor[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and film editor[10].

Recognition

Abel Gance received the BAFTA Fellowship[20].

Personal Life

Among Abel Gance's spouses was Sylvie Gance[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 10, 1981[5] and November 11, 1981[14]. Recorded place of death include 16th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[33], in France[34], founded in 1860[35] and rue de l'Yvette[13], a street[36], in France[37], founded in 1823[38]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[27]. Burial took place at Auteuil Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Abel Gance ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Abel Gance born?

Abel Gance's place of birth was 18th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Abel Gance die?

Abel Gance passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Abel Gance married to?

Abel Gance's spouses include Sylvie Gance[16].

What did Abel Gance do for work?

Abel Gance worked as screenwriter[6], film actor[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and film editor[10].

Where did Abel Gance go to school?

Abel Gance was educated at Lycée Chaptal[19].

What awards did Abel Gance receive?

Honors received include BAFTA Fellowship[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . res.cloudinary.com. Retrieved . res.cloudinary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . cineressources.net. cineressources.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Vital records of Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Vital records of Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Lycée Chaptal
    Native language French
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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