Brian Gibson

English film and television director (1944–2004)
Person human Q912217
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Brian Gibson

Summary

Brian Gibson is a human[1]. Born in Southend-on-Sea[2], he… he was born on September 22, 1944[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 4, 2004[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], television director[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (977 views/month, #7,101 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Brian Gibson was born in Southend-on-Sea[2].
  • Brian Gibson died in London[4].
  • Brian Gibson was born on September 22, 1944[3].
  • Brian Gibson died on January 4, 2004[5].
  • Brian Gibson was married to Lynn Whitfield[12].
  • Brian Gibson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Brian Gibson's professions included film director[6].
  • Brian Gibson worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Brian Gibson's professions included film producer[8].
  • Brian Gibson's professions included television director[9].
  • Brian Gibson worked as a director[10].
  • Brian Gibson's professions included television producer[14].
  • Brian Gibson's education included a stint at Darwin College[15].
  • Brian Gibson's education included a stint at St Catharine's College[16].
  • Brian Gibson received the Primetime Emmy Award[17].
  • Brian Gibson received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special[18].
  • Brian Gibson is recorded as male[19].
  • Brian Gibson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was bone cancer[21].
  • Brian Gibson's family name is recorded as Gibson[22].
  • Brian Gibson's given name is recorded as Brian[23].
  • Brian Gibson's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[24].
  • Brian Gibson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Brian Gibson's described by source is recorded as NFF Archive[26].
  • Brian Gibson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Southend-on-Sea[2], Brian Gibson… he was born on September 22, 1944[3].

Education

Educated at Darwin College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1964[30] and St Catharine's College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1473[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], television director[9], director[10], and television producer[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award[17], a group of awards[34], in United States[35], founded in 1949[36] and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special[18], a Primetime Emmy Award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1975[39].

Personal Life

Among Brian Gibson's spouses was Lynn Whitfield[12].

Death and Burial

Brian Gibson died on January 4, 2004[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[21].

Why It Matters

Brian Gibson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (977 views/month, #7,101 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Brian Gibson born?

Born in Southend-on-Sea[2], Brian Gibson…

Where did Brian Gibson die?

Brian Gibson died in London[4].

Who was Brian Gibson married to?

Brian Gibson's spouses include Lynn Whitfield[12].

What did Brian Gibson do for work?

Brian Gibson worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], television director[9], and director[10].

Where did Brian Gibson go to school?

Brian Gibson was educated at Darwin College[15] and St Catharine's College[16].

What awards did Brian Gibson receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[17] and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . filmfestival.nl. Retrieved . filmfestival.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. 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
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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