Alfred Hitchcock
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Alfred Hitchcock
Summary
Alfred Hitchcock is a human[1]. He was born in Leytonstone[2]. He died in Bel Air[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film producer[5], actor[6], television producer[7], and television director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,708 views/month, #1,909 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Alfred Hitchcock's place of birth was Leytonstone[2].
- Alfred Hitchcock died in Bel Air[3].
- Alfred Hitchcock's father was William Hitchcock[10].
- Alfred Hitchcock was married to Alma Reville[11].
- A child of Alfred Hitchcock was Pat Hitchcock[12].
- Alfred Hitchcock held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Alfred Hitchcock held citizenship in United States[14].
- Alfred Hitchcock held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- English was Alfred Hitchcock's native language[16].
- Alfred Hitchcock worked as a film director[4].
- Alfred Hitchcock's professions included film producer[5].
- Alfred Hitchcock's professions included actor[6].
- Alfred Hitchcock's professions included television producer[7].
- Alfred Hitchcock's professions included television director[8].
- Alfred Hitchcock's professions included director[17].
- Alfred Hitchcock's education included a stint at University of London[18].
- Alfred Hitchcock was educated at Tower Hamlets College[19].
- Alfred Hitchcock was educated at Salesian College[20].
- Alfred Hitchcock received the AFI Life Achievement Award[21].
- Alfred Hitchcock received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Alfred Hitchcock received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].
- Alfred Hitchcock received the BAFTA Fellowship[24].
- Alfred Hitchcock received the Edgar Awards[25].
- Alfred Hitchcock received the Officer of Arts and Letters[26].
- Alfred Hitchcock's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].
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Origins and Family
Alfred Hitchcock's place of birth was Leytonstone[2]. His father was William Hitchcock[10]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of London[18], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31]; Tower Hamlets College[19], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Salesian College[20], a Catholic school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1895[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], film producer[5], actor[6], television producer[7], television director[8], and director[17].
Recognition
Awards received include AFI Life Achievement Award[21], a lifetime achievement award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1973[39]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; BAFTA Fellowship[24], an honorary award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1971[46]; Edgar Awards[25], a class of award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1946[49]; and Officer of Arts and Letters[26], a grade of an order[50], in France[51].
Personal Life
Alfred Hitchcock was married to Alma Reville[11]. A child of him was Pat Hitchcock[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].
Death and Burial
Alfred Hitchcock passed away in Bel Air[3]. The cause of death was kidney failure[52].
Why It Matters
Alfred Hitchcock ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,708 views/month, #1,909 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[55], a film director[56], b. 1970[57], of United States[58], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[59]; Sam Mendes[60], a theatrical director[61], b. 1965[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Laurence Olivier Awards[64]; and Jacques Rivette[65], a film director[66], 1928–2016[67], of France[68], awarded the Sutherland Trophy[69], specialised in film[70].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Hitchcock born?
Alfred Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone[2].
Where did Alfred Hitchcock die?
Alfred Hitchcock died in Bel Air[3].
Who were Alfred Hitchcock's parents?
Alfred Hitchcock's father was William Hitchcock[10].
Who was Alfred Hitchcock married to?
Alfred Hitchcock's spouses include Alma Reville[11].
What did Alfred Hitchcock do for work?
Alfred Hitchcock worked as film director[4], film producer[5], actor[6], television producer[7], and television director[8].
Where did Alfred Hitchcock go to school?
Alfred Hitchcock was educated at University of London[18], Tower Hamlets College[19], and Salesian College[20].
What awards did Alfred Hitchcock receive?
Honors received include AFI Life Achievement Award[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], and BAFTA Fellowship[24].
Who did Alfred Hitchcock influence?
Alfred Hitchcock has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[55], Sam Mendes[60], and Jacques Rivette[65].