Andreas Deja

German-American animator (born 1957)
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Andreas Deja

Summary

Andreas Deja is a human[1]. Born in Gdańsk[2], he… he was born on April 1, 1957[3]. He worked as a character animator[4], character designer[5], and animator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gdańsk[2], Andreas Deja…
  • Andreas Deja was born on April 1, 1957[3].
  • Andreas Deja held citizenship in Poland[8].
  • Andreas Deja held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Andreas Deja held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Andreas Deja worked as a character animator[4].
  • Andreas Deja's professions included character designer[5].
  • Andreas Deja's professions included animator[6].
  • Andreas Deja was employed by The Walt Disney Company[11].
  • Andreas Deja was educated at Folkwang University of the Arts[12].
  • Andreas Deja received the Disney Legends[13].
  • Andreas Deja was influenced by Milt Kahl[14].
  • Andreas Deja was influenced by Q466050[15].
  • Andreas Deja was influenced by Albert Uderzo[16].
  • Andreas Deja is recorded as male[17].
  • Andreas Deja's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Andreas Deja's Commons category is recorded as Andreas Deja[19].
  • Andreas Deja's residence is recorded as Paris[20].
  • Andreas Deja's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[21].
  • Andreas Deja's residence is recorded as Essen[22].
  • Andreas Deja's family name is recorded as Deja[23].
  • Andreas Deja's given name is recorded as Andreas[24].
  • Andreas Deja's academic major is recorded as graphic design[25].
  • Andreas Deja's official website is recorded as http://andreasdeja.blogspot.com[26].
  • Andreas Deja's described at URL is recorded as https://50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/11-andreas-deja/[27].

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Origins and Family

Andreas Deja's place of birth was Gdańsk[2]. He was born on April 1, 1957[3].

Education

Andreas Deja was educated at Folkwang University of the Arts[12]. Studied under Frank Thomas[28], a screenwriter[29], 1912–2004[30], of United States[31], awarded the Disney Legends[32], specialised in animated film[33]; Eric Larson[34], a character animator[35], 1905–1988[36], of United States[37], awarded the Disney Legends[38], specialised in animation[39]; and Ollie Johnston[40], a film director[41], 1912–2008[42], of United States[43], awarded the National Medal of Arts[44], specialised in animation[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include character animator[4], character designer[5], and animator[6]. Among Andreas Deja's employers was The Walt Disney Company[11].

Recognition

Andreas Deja received the Disney Legends[13].

Why It Matters

Andreas Deja ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Andreas Deja born?

Andreas Deja's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].

What did Andreas Deja do for work?

Andreas Deja worked as character animator[4], character designer[5], and animator[6].

Where did Andreas Deja go to school?

Andreas Deja was educated at Folkwang University of the Arts[12].

What awards did Andreas Deja receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . didierghez.com. Retrieved . didierghez.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [34] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [40] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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