Fernando Meirelles
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Summary
Fernando Meirelles was born on September 11, 1955[1], in São Paulo[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], screenwriter[5], and director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,072 views/month, #6,557 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 9, 1955[8]
- Country of citizenship: Brazil[9]
- Educated at: University of São Paulo[10]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[11], Brazilian Cinema Grand Prize for Best Director[12], Officer of the Order of Rio Branco[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Fernando Meirelles[15]
- Family name: Meirelles[16]
- Given name: Fernando[17]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[18], European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20], Portuguese[21]
- Start of work period: 1982[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Harvard Film Archive Project[23]
Why It Matters
Fernando Meirelles has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Fernando Meirelles born?
Fernando Meirelles was born in São Paulo[2].
What did Fernando Meirelles do for work?
Fernando Meirelles worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], screenwriter[5], and director[6].
Where did Fernando Meirelles go to school?
Fernando Meirelles was educated at University of São Paulo[10].
What awards did Fernando Meirelles receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[11], Brazilian Cinema Grand Prize for Best Director[12], and Officer of the Order of Rio Branco[13].