Erik Barnouw

U.S. historian of radio and television broadcasting (1908–2001)
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Summary

Erik Barnouw is a human[1]. He was born in The Hague[2]. He was born on June 23, 1908[3]. He passed away in Fair Haven[4]. He died on July 19, 2001[5]. He worked as a media historian[6], historian[7], film director[8], professor[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Erik Barnouw's place of birth was The Hague[2].
  • Erik Barnouw passed away in Fair Haven[4].
  • Erik Barnouw was born on June 23, 1908[3].
  • Erik Barnouw died on July 19, 2001[5].
  • Erik Barnouw held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Erik Barnouw's professions included media historian[6].
  • Erik Barnouw worked as a historian[7].
  • Erik Barnouw's professions included film director[8].
  • Erik Barnouw's professions included professor[9].
  • Erik Barnouw's professions included playwright[10].
  • Among Erik Barnouw's employers was Columbia University[13].
  • Erik Barnouw was educated at Princeton University[14].
  • Erik Barnouw was educated at Horace Mann School[15].
  • Erik Barnouw received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Erik Barnouw received the George Polk Award[17].
  • Erik Barnouw received the Bancroft Prize[18].
  • Erik Barnouw is recorded as male[19].
  • Erik Barnouw's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Erik Barnouw's residence is recorded as The Hague[21].
  • Erik Barnouw's residence is recorded as Fair Haven[22].
  • Erik Barnouw's family name is recorded as Barnouw[23].
  • Erik Barnouw's given name is recorded as Erik[24].
  • Erik Barnouw's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Erik Barnouw's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].
  • Erik Barnouw's oral history at is recorded as Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Columbia University)[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Barnouw's place of birth was The Hague[2]. He was born on June 23, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31] and Horace Mann School[15], a university-preparatory school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1887[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include media historian[6], historian[7], film director[8], professor[9], and playwright[10]. Erik Barnouw was employed by Columbia University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[35], in United States[36], founded in 1925[37]; George Polk Award[17], a journalism prize[38], in United States[39], founded in 1949[40]; and Bancroft Prize[18], a literary award[41], in United States[42].

Death and Burial

Erik Barnouw died on July 19, 2001[5]. He passed away in Fair Haven[4].

Why It Matters

Erik Barnouw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Erik Barnouw born?

Born in The Hague[2].

Where did Erik Barnouw die?

Erik Barnouw passed away in Fair Haven[4].

What did Erik Barnouw do for work?

Erik Barnouw worked as media historian[6], historian[7], film director[8], professor[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Erik Barnouw go to school?

Erik Barnouw was educated at Princeton University[14] and Horace Mann School[15].

What awards did Erik Barnouw receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], George Polk Award[17], and Bancroft Prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . anb.org. anb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . college.columbia.edu. college.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . BBC Programme Catalogue. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . alt.library.temple.edu. alt.library.temple.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . library.columbia.edu. library.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . dlc.library.columbia.edu. Retrieved . dlc.library.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 9F68-9D99-C107-8116-153E
    Harper's tag → erik-barnouw
    Sitelink count → 4
    Wikipedia languages → ['de', 'en', 'fi', 'fr']
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  2. 13w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 3EyolR
    Occupation → media historian, historian, film director +2
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  3. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Television academy foundation interviewee id → erik-barnouw
    Wikidata description → U.S. historian of radio and television broadcasting (1908–2001)
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA03065578
    Guggenheim fellows id → erik-barnouw
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