David MacDonald

British film director, writer and producer (1904–1983)
Person human Q1175437
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David MacDonald

Summary

David MacDonald is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helensburgh[2]. He was born on May 9, 1904[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 22, 1983[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David MacDonald's place of birth was Helensburgh[2].
  • David MacDonald passed away in London[4].
  • David MacDonald was born on May 9, 1904[3].
  • David MacDonald died on June 22, 1983[5].
  • David MacDonald held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • David MacDonald's professions included film director[6].
  • David MacDonald worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • David MacDonald's professions included film producer[8].
  • David MacDonald is recorded as male[11].
  • David MacDonald's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • David MacDonald's genre is drama fiction[13].
  • David MacDonald's genre is comedy film[14].
  • David MacDonald's family name is recorded as MacDonald[15].
  • David MacDonald's given name is recorded as David[16].
  • David MacDonald's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • David MacDonald's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'David MacDonald'}[18].
  • David MacDonald's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by David MacDonald (director)[19].

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Origins and Family

David MacDonald's place of birth was Helensburgh[2]. He was born on May 9, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].

Death and Burial

David MacDonald died on June 22, 1983[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

David MacDonald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

FAQs

Where was David MacDonald born?

David MacDonald was born in Helensburgh[2].

Where did David MacDonald die?

David MacDonald passed away in London[4].

What did David MacDonald do for work?

David MacDonald worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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    Cantic id 981061276516506706
    Place of birth Helensburgh
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