Chris Menges

Summary

Chris Menges is a human^[1]. Born in Kington^[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1940^[3]. He worked as a film director^[4], cinematographer^[5], and director^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Chris Menges was born in Kington^[2].
• Chris Menges was born on September 15, 1940^[3].
• Chris Menges's father was Herbert Menges^[8].
• Chris Menges held citizenship in United Kingdom^[9].
• Chris Menges's professions included film director^[4].
• Chris Menges worked as a cinematographer^[5].
• Chris Menges's professions included director^[6].
• Chris Menges received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography^[10].
• Chris Menges received the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography^[11].
• Chris Menges received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography^[12].
• Chris Menges received the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director^[13].
• Chris Menges received the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography^[14].
• Chris Menges was a member of British Society of Cinematographers^[15].
• Chris Menges is recorded as male^[16].
• Chris Menges's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Chris Menges's family name is recorded as Menges^[18].
• Chris Menges's given name is recorded as Chris^[19].
• Chris Menges's work location is recorded as United Kingdom^[20].
• Chris Menges's described by source is recorded as NFF Archive^[21].
• Chris Menges's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography^[22].
• Chris Menges's nominated for is recorded as National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography^[23].
• Chris Menges's nominated for is recorded as American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases^[24].
• Chris Menges's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography^[25].
• Chris Menges's nominated for is recorded as National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director^[26].
• Chris Menges's nominated for is recorded as Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kington^[2], Chris Menges… he was born on September 15, 1940^[3]. His father was Herbert Menges^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[4], cinematographer^[5], and director^[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography^[10], an Academy Awards^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1929^[30]; National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography^[11], a class of award^[31], in United States^[32]; New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director^[13], a class of award^[33], in United States^[34]; and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography^[14], a class of award^[35], in United Kingdom^[36].

Why It Matters

Chris Menges ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was Chris Menges born?

Chris Menges's place of birth was Kington^[2].

Who were Chris Menges's parents?

Chris Menges's father was Herbert Menges^[8].

What did Chris Menges do for work?

Chris Menges worked as film director^[4], cinematographer^[5], and director^[6].

What awards did Chris Menges receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography^[10], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography^[11], Academy Award for Best Cinematography^[12], and New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director^[13].