Brian Trenchard-Smith

English-Australian film director
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Brian Trenchard-Smith

Summary

Brian Trenchard-Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1946[3]. He worked as a film director[4], television director[5], film producer[6], television producer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Brian Trenchard-Smith was born in England[2].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith was born on January 1, 1946[3].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith worked as a film director[4].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's professions included television director[5].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith worked as a film producer[6].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's professions included television producer[7].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's professions included writer[8].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's professions included screenwriter[12].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's education included a stint at Wellington College[13].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith is recorded as male[14].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's given name is recorded as Brian[16].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[18].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's start of work period is recorded as 1965[19].
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Trenchard-Smith's place of birth was England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1946[3].

Education

Brian Trenchard-Smith was educated at Wellington College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], television director[5], film producer[6], television producer[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[12].

Why It Matters

Brian Trenchard-Smith ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Brian Trenchard-Smith born?

Brian Trenchard-Smith's place of birth was England[2].

What did Brian Trenchard-Smith do for work?

Brian Trenchard-Smith worked as film director[4], television director[5], film producer[6], television producer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Brian Trenchard-Smith go to school?

Brian Trenchard-Smith was educated at Wellington College[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, German
    Start of work period +1965-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Related category Category:Films directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith
    Occupation
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