Duncan Jones

British film director
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Summary

Duncan Jones was born on May 30, 1971[1], in Bromley Hospital[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], and director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,465 views/month, #4,324 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: David Bowie[8]
  • Mother: Angela Bowie[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Native language: British English[11]
  • Ethnic group: English people[12]
  • Field of work: film[13]
  • Educated at: College of Wooster[14], Vanderbilt University[15], Gordonstoun[16], London Film School[17]
  • Award received: BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer[18], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[19]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America West[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Duncan Jones[22]
  • Family name: Jones[23]
  • Given name: Duncan[24], Zowie[25], Haywood[26]
  • Godparent: Eric Idle[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Nickname: Zowie Bowie[29]
  • Start of work period: 2002[30]
  • Significant person: Marion Skene[31]
  • Sibling: Lexi Jones[32]
  • Stepparent: Iman[33]

Why It Matters

Duncan Jones has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Jones born?

Duncan Jones's place of birth was Bromley Hospital[2].

Who were Duncan Jones's parents?

Duncan Jones's father was David Bowie[8]. Duncan Jones's mother was Angela Bowie[9].

What did Duncan Jones do for work?

Duncan Jones worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], and director[6].

Where did Duncan Jones go to school?

Duncan Jones was educated at College of Wooster[14], Vanderbilt University[15], Gordonstoun[16], and London Film School[17].

What awards did Duncan Jones receive?

Honors received include BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer[18] and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id → duncan-jones
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  2. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 82027
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  3. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 70856
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  4. 21w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Given name → Duncan, Zowie, Haywood
    Place of birth → Bromley Hospital
    Mother → Angela Bowie
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