Don Hertzfeldt

American animator and filmmaker
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Don Hertzfeldt

Summary

Don Hertzfeldt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fremont[2]. He was born on August 1, 1976[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], animator[6], cinematographer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #6,945 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fremont[2], Don Hertzfeldt…
  • Don Hertzfeldt was born on August 1, 1976[3].
  • Don Hertzfeldt held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Don Hertzfeldt worked as a film director[4].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's professions included animator[6].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's professions included cinematographer[7].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's professions included writer[8].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's professions included filmmaker[11].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's education included a stint at Mission San Jose High School[12].
  • Don Hertzfeldt is recorded as male[13].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's Commons category is recorded as Don Hertzfeldt[15].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's family name is recorded as Hertzfeldt[16].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's given name is recorded as Donald[17].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's official website is recorded as http://www.bitterfilms.com[18].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[19].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[20].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's Commons Creator page is recorded as Don Hertzfeldt[21].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's start of work period is recorded as 1995[22].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Don Hertzfeldt[23].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's related category is recorded as Category:Short films directed by Don Hertzfeldt[24].
  • Don Hertzfeldt's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Don Hertzfeldt was born in Fremont[2]. He was born on August 1, 1976[3].

Education

Don Hertzfeldt's education included a stint at Mission San Jose High School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], animator[6], cinematographer[7], writer[8], and filmmaker[11].

Why It Matters

Don Hertzfeldt ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #6,945 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Don Hertzfeldt born?

Don Hertzfeldt was born in Fremont[2].

What did Don Hertzfeldt do for work?

Don Hertzfeldt worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], animator[6], cinematographer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Don Hertzfeldt go to school?

Don Hertzfeldt was educated at Mission San Jose High School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website http://www.bitterfilms.com
    Instance of human
    Related category Category:Films directed by Don Hertzfeldt, Category:Short films directed by Don Hertzfeldt
    Given name Donald
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