Billy Wilder
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Billy Wilder
Summary
Billy Wilder is a human[1]. He was born in Sucha Beskidzka[2]. He was born on June 22, 1906[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on March 27, 2002[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,977 views/month, #4,850 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Sucha Beskidzka[2], Billy Wilder…
- Billy Wilder died in Beverly Hills[4].
- Billy Wilder was born on June 22, 1906[3].
- Billy Wilder died on March 27, 2002[5].
- Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
- Billy Wilder held citizenship in United States[13].
- Billy Wilder held citizenship in Austria[14].
- Billy Wilder held citizenship in Cisleithania[15].
- Billy Wilder is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].
- Billy Wilder worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Billy Wilder's professions included film director[7].
- Billy Wilder worked as a film producer[8].
- Billy Wilder worked as a writer[9].
- Billy Wilder worked as a journalist[10].
- Billy Wilder's professions included director[17].
- Billy Wilder was educated at University of Vienna[18].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Wilder is Double Indemnity[19].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Wilder is Sunset Boulevard[20].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Wilder is Ace in the Hole[21].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Wilder is Stalag 17[22].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Wilder is Sabrina[23].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Wilder is The Seven Year Itch[24].
- Billy Wilder received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
- Billy Wilder received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[26].
- Billy Wilder received the National Medal of Arts[27].
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Origins and Family
Billy Wilder's place of birth was Sucha Beskidzka[2]. He was born on June 22, 1906[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].
Education
Billy Wilder's education included a stint at University of Vienna[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], writer[9], journalist[10], and director[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Double Indemnity[19], Sunset Boulevard[20], Ace in the Hole[21], Stalag 17[22], Sabrina[23], and The Seven Year Itch[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[26], a grade of an order[30], in Austria[31]; National Medal of Arts[27], a medallion[32], in United States[33], founded in 1984[34]; Directors Guild of America Award[35], a group of awards[36], in United States[37], founded in 1938[38]; Academy Award for Best Director[39], an award for best direction[40], in United States[41], founded in 1929[42]; and Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[43], an award for best screenplay[44], in United States[45], founded in 1941[46].
Death and Burial
Billy Wilder died on March 27, 2002[5]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[47]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Billy Wilder ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,977 views/month, #4,850 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[50], a film director[51], b. 1961[52], of Mexico[53], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[54].
FAQs
Where was Billy Wilder born?
Born in Sucha Beskidzka[2], Billy Wilder…
Where did Billy Wilder die?
Billy Wilder died in Beverly Hills[4].
What did Billy Wilder do for work?
Billy Wilder worked as screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Billy Wilder go to school?
Billy Wilder was educated at University of Vienna[18].
What awards did Billy Wilder receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[26], National Medal of Arts[27], and Directors Guild of America Award[35].
Who did Billy Wilder influence?
Billy Wilder has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[50].