Francis Girod

French film director, actor, screenwriter (1944–2006)
Person human Q711984
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Francis Girod

Summary

Francis Girod is a human[1]. He was born in Semblançay[2]. He was born on October 9, 1944[3]. He passed away in Bordeaux[4]. He died on November 19, 2006[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film actor[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Francis Girod was born in Semblançay[2].
  • Francis Girod passed away in Bordeaux[4].
  • Francis Girod was born on October 9, 1944[3].
  • Francis Girod died on November 19, 2006[5].
  • Francis Girod is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Francis Girod held citizenship in France[13].
  • Francis Girod's professions included film director[6].
  • Francis Girod worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Francis Girod's professions included actor[8].
  • Francis Girod's professions included film actor[9].
  • Francis Girod's professions included film producer[10].
  • Francis Girod's professions included producer[14].
  • Francis Girod received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Francis Girod received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[16].
  • Francis Girod received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17].
  • Francis Girod received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Francis Girod was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[19].
  • Francis Girod is recorded as male[20].
  • Francis Girod's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Francis Girod's Commons category is recorded as Francis Girod[22].
  • Francis Girod's archives at is recorded as Cinémathèque Française[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Francis Girod's family name is recorded as Girod[25].
  • Francis Girod's given name is recorded as Francis[26].
  • Francis Girod's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Girod was born in Semblançay[2]. He was born on October 9, 1944[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film actor[9], film producer[10], and producer[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[16], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Death and Burial

Francis Girod died on November 19, 2006[5]. He passed away in Bordeaux[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Francis Girod ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Francis Girod born?

Francis Girod was born in Semblançay[2].

Where did Francis Girod die?

Francis Girod passed away in Bordeaux[4].

What did Francis Girod do for work?

Francis Girod worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film actor[9], and film producer[10].

What awards did Francis Girod receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Officer of the National Order of Merit[16], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . cineressources.net. cineressources.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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