Eugen Schüfftan

German cinematographer (1893-1977)
Person human Q213821
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Eugen Schüfftan

Summary

Eugen Schüfftan is a human[1]. Born in Wrocław[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1893[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on September 6, 1977[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], architect[7], camera operator[8], painter[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugen Schüfftan was born in Wrocław[2].
  • Eugen Schüfftan died in New York City[4].
  • Eugen Schüfftan was born on July 21, 1893[3].
  • Eugen Schüfftan died on September 6, 1977[5].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's father was Leopold Schüfftan[12].
  • Eugen Schüfftan held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • Eugen Schüfftan worked as an architect[7].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's professions included camera operator[8].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's professions included painter[9].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's professions included film director[10].
  • Eugen Schüfftan received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[14].
  • Eugen Schüfftan is recorded as male[15].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's given name is recorded as Eugen[17].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[18].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[19].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Eugen Schüfftan'}[22].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's start of work period is recorded as 1929[23].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Eugen Schüfftan[24].
  • Eugen Schüfftan's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Eugen Schüfftan was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on July 21, 1893[3]. His father was Leopold Schüfftan[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], architect[7], camera operator[8], painter[9], and film director[10].

Recognition

Eugen Schüfftan received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[14].

Death and Burial

Eugen Schüfftan died on September 6, 1977[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Eugen Schüfftan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Eugen Schüfftan born?

Eugen Schüfftan's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Eugen Schüfftan die?

Eugen Schüfftan died in New York City[4].

Who were Eugen Schüfftan's parents?

Eugen Schüfftan's father was Leopold Schüfftan[12].

What did Eugen Schüfftan do for work?

Eugen Schüfftan worked as cinematographer[6], architect[7], camera operator[8], painter[9], and film director[10].

What awards did Eugen Schüfftan receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . CONOR.SI. 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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Wrocław
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    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
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