Chris Wedge

American animator, director, producer, and writer
Person human Q185655
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Chris Wedge

Summary

Chris Wedge is a human[1]. Born in Binghamton[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1957[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and animator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,143 views/month, #6,895 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Binghamton[2], Chris Wedge…
  • Chris Wedge was born on March 20, 1957[3].
  • Chris Wedge held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Chris Wedge's native language[11].
  • Chris Wedge worked as an actor[4].
  • Chris Wedge's professions included film director[5].
  • Chris Wedge worked as a film producer[6].
  • Chris Wedge's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Chris Wedge worked as an animator[8].
  • Chris Wedge worked as an executive producer[12].
  • Among Chris Wedge's employers was Annapurna Animation[13].
  • Chris Wedge was educated at University of New Hampshire[14].
  • Chris Wedge's education included a stint at Fayetteville–Manlius High School[15].
  • Chris Wedge received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[16].
  • Chris Wedge is recorded as male[17].
  • Chris Wedge's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Chris Wedge's Commons category is recorded as Chris Wedge[19].
  • Chris Wedge's residence is recorded as Katonah[20].
  • Chris Wedge's family name is recorded as Wedge[21].
  • Chris Wedge's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • Chris Wedge's given name is recorded as Christian[23].
  • Chris Wedge's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[24].
  • Chris Wedge's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Feature[25].
  • Chris Wedge's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Chris Wedge's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Christian Wedge'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Binghamton[2], Chris Wedge… he was born on March 20, 1957[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at University of New Hampshire[14], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1866[30] and Fayetteville–Manlius High School[15], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], animator[8], and executive producer[12]. Chris Wedge was employed by Annapurna Animation[13].

Recognition

Chris Wedge received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[16].

Why It Matters

Chris Wedge ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,143 views/month, #6,895 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Chris Wedge born?

Born in Binghamton[2], Chris Wedge…

What did Chris Wedge do for work?

Chris Wedge worked as actor[4], film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and animator[8].

Where did Chris Wedge go to school?

Chris Wedge was educated at University of New Hampshire[14] and Fayetteville–Manlius High School[15].

What awards did Chris Wedge receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at State University of New York at Purchase, Ohio State University, University of New Hampshire +1
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