David Puttnam

British film producer (born 1941)
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David Puttnam

Summary

David Puttnam is a human[1]. Born in Southgate[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1941[3]. He worked as a film producer[4], politician[5], and producer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,055 views/month, #7,033 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Southgate[2], David Puttnam…
  • David Puttnam was born on February 25, 1941[3].
  • David Puttnam was born on February 1941[8].
  • David Puttnam's father was Len Puttnam[9].
  • David Puttnam's mother was Marie Beatrix Goldman[10].
  • David Puttnam was married to Patricia Mary Jones[11].
  • A child of David Puttnam was Deborah Jane Puttnam[12].
  • A child of David Puttnam was Alexander David Puttnam[13].
  • David Puttnam held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • David Puttnam's professions included film producer[4].
  • David Puttnam's professions included politician[5].
  • David Puttnam worked as a producer[6].
  • David Puttnam was educated at Minchenden School[15].
  • David Puttnam received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • David Puttnam received the Academy Award for Best Picture[17].
  • David Puttnam received the Benjamin Franklin Medal[18].
  • David Puttnam received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • David Puttnam received the honorary doctorate[20].
  • David Puttnam was a member of Royal Irish Academy[21].
  • David Puttnam is recorded as male[22].
  • David Puttnam's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • David Puttnam was affiliated with the Labour Party[24].
  • David Puttnam's Commons category is recorded as David Puttnam[25].
  • David Puttnam's archives at is recorded as University of Sunderland Special Collections[26].
  • David Puttnam's family name is recorded as Puttnam[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Southgate[2], David Puttnam… Recorded date of birth include February 25, 1941[3] and February 1941[8]. His father was Len Puttnam[9]. His mother was Marie Beatrix Goldman[10].

Education

David Puttnam's education included a stint at Minchenden School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[4], politician[5], and producer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Academy Award for Best Picture[17], an award for best film[30], in United States[31], founded in 1929[32]; Benjamin Franklin Medal[18], an award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1956[35]; Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1300[38]; and honorary doctorate[20], a title of honor[39].

Personal Life

Among David Puttnam's spouses was Patricia Mary Jones[11]. Children include Deborah Jane Puttnam[12] and Alexander David Puttnam[13], b. 1966[40]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[24].

Why It Matters

David Puttnam ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,055 views/month, #7,033 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was David Puttnam born?

Born in Southgate[2], David Puttnam…

Who were David Puttnam's parents?

David Puttnam's father was Len Puttnam[9]. David Puttnam's mother was Marie Beatrix Goldman[10].

Who was David Puttnam married to?

David Puttnam's spouses include Patricia Mary Jones[11].

What did David Puttnam do for work?

David Puttnam worked as film producer[4], politician[5], and producer[6].

Where did David Puttnam go to school?

David Puttnam was educated at Minchenden School[15].

What awards did David Puttnam receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Academy Award for Best Picture[17], Benjamin Franklin Medal[18], and Knight Bachelor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . specialcollections.sunderland.ac.uk. Retrieved . specialcollections.sunderland.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film producer, politician, producer
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  2. 23d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id 1310888
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