David O. Russell

American film director, screenwriter and producer
Person human Q314342
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Summary

David O. Russell was born on August 20, 1958[1], in Manhattan[2]. He has worked as a film producer[3], film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,917 views/month, #6,034 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Matthew Antonio Grillo Russell[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Occupation: cinematographer[11], actor[12]
  • Educated at: Amherst College[13], Mamaroneck High School[14]
  • Religion or worldview: atheism[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: David O. Russell[17]
  • Residence: Santa Monica[18]
  • Family name: Russell[19]
  • Given name: David[20], Owen[21]
  • Work location: United States[22]
  • Filmography: David O. Russell filmography[23]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[24], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[25], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Different from: David Russell[28]
  • Number of children: 2[29]
  • Start of work period: 1987[30]

Why It Matters

David O. Russell has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was David O. Russell born?

David O. Russell's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

What did David O. Russell do for work?

David O. Russell worked as a film producer[3], film director[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], and director[7].

Where did David O. Russell go to school?

David O. Russell was educated at Amherst College[13] and Mamaroneck High School[14].

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  2. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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