Chris Weitz

American film director (born 1969)
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Chris Weitz

Summary

Chris Weitz is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 30, 1969[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], entrepreneur[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,623 views/month, #6,752 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Chris Weitz was born in New York City[2].
  • Chris Weitz was born on November 30, 1969[3].
  • Chris Weitz's father was John Weitz[10].
  • Chris Weitz's mother was Susan Kohner[11].
  • Chris Weitz held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Chris Weitz's native language[13].
  • Chris Weitz's professions included film director[4].
  • Chris Weitz worked as a film producer[5].
  • Chris Weitz worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Chris Weitz's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Chris Weitz worked as an actor[8].
  • Chris Weitz was educated at Trinity College[14].
  • Chris Weitz's education included a stint at St Paul's School[15].
  • Chris Weitz was educated at Allen-Stevenson School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Chris Weitz is Bodhi Rook[17].
  • Chris Weitz was a member of Writers Guild of America West[18].
  • Chris Weitz is recorded as male[19].
  • Chris Weitz's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Chris Weitz's Commons category is recorded as Chris Weitz[21].
  • Chris Weitz's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[22].
  • Chris Weitz's family name is recorded as Weitz[23].
  • Chris Weitz's given name is recorded as Chris[24].
  • Chris Weitz's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[25].
  • Chris Weitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Chris Weitz's represented by is recorded as WME Group[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Chris Weitz… he was born on November 30, 1969[3]. His father was John Weitz[10]. His mother was Susan Kohner[11]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; St Paul's School[15], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1509[34], headquartered in London[35]; and Allen-Stevenson School[16], a private school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1883[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], entrepreneur[7], and actor[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Chris Weitz is Bodhi Rook[17].

Why It Matters

Chris Weitz ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,623 views/month, #6,752 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Chris Weitz born?

Born in New York City[2], Chris Weitz…

Who were Chris Weitz's parents?

Chris Weitz's father was John Weitz[10]. Chris Weitz's mother was Susan Kohner[11].

What did Chris Weitz do for work?

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

Where did Chris Weitz go to school?

Chris Weitz was educated at Trinity College[14], St Paul's School[15], and Allen-Stevenson School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Cinderella Press Kit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Cinderella Press Kit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Cinderella Press Kit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Cinderella Press Kit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Cinderella Press Kit. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 'A Better Life' Director Chris Weitz Joins Disney's Live-Action 'Cinderella' as Writer (Exclusive). Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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