Charles Burnett
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Summary
Charles Burnett was born on April 13, 1944[1], in Vicksburg[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,041 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: filmmaker[11], film editor[12], director[13]
- Educated at: Los Angeles City College[14]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[15], MacArthur Fellows Program[16], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[17], Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay[18], Independent Spirit Award for Best Director[19], Distinguished Service Order[20], Academy Honorary Award[21], Maya Deren Award[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Charles Burnett (director)[24]
- Residence: Vicksburg[25], Los Angeles[26]
- Family name: Burnett[27]
- Given name: Charles[28]
- Floruit: January 1, 1944[29]
- Nominated for: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[30], Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay[31], Independent Spirit Award for Best Director[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Start of work period: 1977[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[35], Harvard Film Archive Project[36], WikiProject kweliTV[37]
- Has works in the collection: Museum of Modern Art[38], Harvard Film Archive[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
- Related category: Category:Films directed by Charles Burnett (director)[41]
Why It Matters
Charles Burnett has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Charles Burnett born?
Charles Burnett was born in Vicksburg[2].
What did Charles Burnett do for work?
Charles Burnett worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Charles Burnett go to school?
Charles Burnett was educated at Los Angeles City College[14].
What awards did Charles Burnett receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], MacArthur Fellows Program[16], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[17], and Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay[18].