Andrew Sarris

American film critic (1928-2012)
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Andrew Sarris

Summary

Andrew Sarris is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on +1928-10-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +2012-06-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a film critic[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Andrew Sarris was born in New York City[2].
  • Andrew Sarris passed away in New York City[4].
  • Andrew Sarris was born on +1928-10-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Andrew Sarris died on +2012-06-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Andrew Sarris's spouses was Molly Haskell[9].
  • Andrew Sarris held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Andrew Sarris's professions included film critic[6].
  • Andrew Sarris worked as a journalist[7].
  • Andrew Sarris was employed by Columbia University[11].
  • Andrew Sarris's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • Andrew Sarris received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].
  • Andrew Sarris is recorded as male[14].
  • Andrew Sarris's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[16].
  • Andrew Sarris's family name is recorded as Sarris[17].
  • Andrew Sarris's given name is recorded as Andrew[18].
  • Andrew Sarris's official website is recorded as http://arts.columbia.edu/film/andrew-sarris[19].
  • Andrew Sarris's described at URL is recorded as https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/movies/andrew-sarris-film-critic-dies-at-83.html[20].
  • Andrew Sarris's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Andrew Sarris's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Andrew Sarris'}[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Andrew Sarris's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on +1928-10-31T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Andrew Sarris's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film critic[6] and journalist[7]. Among Andrew Sarris's employers was Columbia University[11].

Recognition

Andrew Sarris received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].

Personal Life

Among Andrew Sarris's spouses was Molly Haskell[9].

Death and Burial

Andrew Sarris died on +2012-06-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[16].

Why It Matters

Andrew Sarris ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Andrew Sarris born?

Born in New York City[2], Andrew Sarris…

Where did Andrew Sarris die?

Andrew Sarris died in New York City[4].

Who was Andrew Sarris married to?

Andrew Sarris's spouses include Molly Haskell[9].

What did Andrew Sarris do for work?

Andrew Sarris worked as film critic[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Andrew Sarris go to school?

Andrew Sarris was educated at Columbia University[12].

What awards did Andrew Sarris receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Muck Rack. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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