Byron Haskin

American film and television director (1899-1984)
Person human Q1018614
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Byron Haskin

Summary

Byron Haskin is a human[1]. Born in Portland[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1899[3]. He died in Montecito[4]. He died on April 16, 1984[5]. He worked as a film director[6], cinematographer[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Byron Haskin was born in Portland[2].
  • Byron Haskin died in Montecito[4].
  • Byron Haskin was born on April 22, 1899[3].
  • Byron Haskin died on April 16, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Santa Barbara Cemetery[11].
  • Byron Haskin held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Byron Haskin's professions included film director[6].
  • Byron Haskin worked as a cinematographer[7].
  • Byron Haskin worked as a film producer[8].
  • Byron Haskin worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Byron Haskin was educated at University of California, Berkeley[13].
  • Byron Haskin received the Academy Scientific and Technical Award[14].
  • Byron Haskin is recorded as male[15].
  • Byron Haskin's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Byron Haskin's Commons category is recorded as Byron Haskin[17].
  • Byron Haskin's family name is recorded as Haskin[18].
  • Byron Haskin's given name is recorded as Byron[19].
  • Byron Haskin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Special Effects[20].
  • Byron Haskin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Special Effects[21].
  • Byron Haskin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Special Effects[22].
  • Byron Haskin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Special Effects[23].
  • Byron Haskin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Byron Haskin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Byron Haskin'}[25].
  • Byron Haskin's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[26].
  • Byron Haskin's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Byron Haskin was born in Portland[2]. He was born on April 22, 1899[3].

Education

Byron Haskin's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Byron Haskin received the Academy Scientific and Technical Award[14].

Death and Burial

Byron Haskin died on April 16, 1984[5]. He died in Montecito[4]. He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Byron Haskin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Byron Haskin born?

Byron Haskin was born in Portland[2].

Where did Byron Haskin die?

Byron Haskin passed away in Montecito[4].

What did Byron Haskin do for work?

Byron Haskin worked as film director[6], cinematographer[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Byron Haskin go to school?

Byron Haskin was educated at University of California, Berkeley[13].

What awards did Byron Haskin receive?

Honors received include Academy Scientific and Technical Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film director, cinematographer, film producer +1
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061138964306706
    Educated at
    Occupation film director, cinematographer, film producer +1
    On focus list of wikimedia project Harvard Film Archive Project
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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