Byron Haskin

American film and television director (1899-1984)
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Summary

Byron Haskin was born on April 22, 1899[1], in Portland[2]. He died on April 16, 1984[3], in Montecito[4]. He worked as a film director[5], cinematographer[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (640 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Santa Barbara Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[13]
  • Award received: Academy Scientific and Technical Award[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Byron Haskin[16]
  • Family name: Haskin[17]
  • Given name: Byron[18]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Special Effects[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Name in native language: Byron Haskin[21]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Harvard Film Archive Project[22]
  • Has works in the collection: Harvard Film Archive[23]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Byron Haskin[24]

Why It Matters

Byron Haskin has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

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 a film director[5], cinematographer[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], and director[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].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11d ago · Rémi sim · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 19w ago · Nashona · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → film director, cinematographer, film producer +2
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  8. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id → 981061138964306706
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    On focus list of wikimedia project → Harvard Film Archive Project
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