David Wechsler

Swiss screenwriter (1918-1990)
Person human Q1177119
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Summary

David Wechsler was born on December 28, 1918[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on August 11, 1990[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5] and writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[7]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Story[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Commons category: David Wechsler (writer)[10]
  • Archives at: Zentralbibliothek Zürich[11]
  • Family name: Wechsler[12]
  • Given name: David[13]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Opfikon[14]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Story[15], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[16]
  • Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[17]

FAQs

Where was David Wechsler born?

David Wechsler's place of birth was Zurich[2].

Where did David Wechsler die?

David Wechsler passed away in Zurich[4].

What did David Wechsler do for work?

David Wechsler worked as a screenwriter[5] and writer[6].

What awards did David Wechsler receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Story[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . zbcollections.ch. Retrieved . zbcollections.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Elonet person id → 834940
    Municipal affiliation of a swiss national → Opfikon
    Occupation → screenwriter, writer
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