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Christopher Challis

British cinematographer (1919–2012)
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Christopher Challis

Summary

Christopher Challis is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1919[3]. He died in Bristol[4]. He died on May 31, 2012[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Challis's place of birth was London[2].
  • Christopher Challis passed away in Bristol[4].
  • Christopher Challis was born on March 18, 1919[3].
  • Christopher Challis died on May 31, 2012[5].
  • Christopher Challis held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Christopher Challis's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • Christopher Challis received the 20th British Academy Film Awards[9].
  • Christopher Challis was a member of British Society of Cinematographers[10].
  • Christopher Challis is recorded as male[11].
  • Christopher Challis's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Christopher Challis's family name is recorded as Challis[13].
  • Christopher Challis's given name is recorded as Christopher[14].
  • Christopher Challis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • Christopher Challis's related category is recorded as Q32699800[16].

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Origins and Family

Christopher Challis's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 18, 1919[3].

Career and Affiliations

Christopher Challis worked as a cinematographer[6].

Recognition

Christopher Challis received the 20th British Academy Film Awards[9].

Death and Burial

Christopher Challis died on May 31, 2012[5]. He died in Bristol[4].

Why It Matters

Christopher Challis has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Challis born?

Christopher Challis's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Christopher Challis die?

Christopher Challis died in Bristol[4].

What did Christopher Challis do for work?

Christopher Challis worked as cinematographer[6].

What awards did Christopher Challis receive?

Honors received include 20th British Academy Film Awards[9].

Related Entities

Bristol London United Kingdom

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . bscine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → London
    Sex or gender → male
    Family name → Challis
    Occupation → —
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