Edgar Anstey

British documentary film-maker (1907-1987)
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Edgar Anstey

Summary

Edgar Anstey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Watford[2]. He was born on February 16, 1907[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 26, 1987[5]. He worked as a film producer[6] and film director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Anstey was born in Watford[2].
  • Edgar Anstey passed away in London[4].
  • Edgar Anstey was born on February 16, 1907[3].
  • Edgar Anstey died on September 26, 1987[5].
  • Edgar Anstey held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Edgar Anstey's professions included film producer[6].
  • Edgar Anstey worked as a film director[7].
  • Edgar Anstey was educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys[10].
  • Edgar Anstey received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Edgar Anstey received the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[12].
  • Edgar Anstey is recorded as male[13].
  • Edgar Anstey's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Edgar Anstey's given name is recorded as Edgar[15].
  • Edgar Anstey's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[16].
  • Edgar Anstey's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[17].
  • Edgar Anstey's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[18].
  • Edgar Anstey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Edgar Anstey's place of birth was Watford[2]. He was born on February 16, 1907[3].

Education

Edgar Anstey was educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6] and film director[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[20], in United Kingdom[21] and Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[12], an award for best short film[22], in United States[23], founded in 1931[24].

Death and Burial

Edgar Anstey died on September 26, 1987[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edgar Anstey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edgar Anstey born?

Born in Watford[2], Edgar Anstey…

Where did Edgar Anstey die?

Edgar Anstey passed away in London[4].

What did Edgar Anstey do for work?

Edgar Anstey worked as film producer[6] and film director[7].

Where did Edgar Anstey go to school?

Edgar Anstey was educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys[10].

What awards did Edgar Anstey receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11] and Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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