Francis Veber

French film director (born 1937)
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Francis Veber

Summary

Francis Veber is a human[1]. Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2], he… he was born on July 28, 1937[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Veber was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
  • Francis Veber was born on July 28, 1937[3].
  • Francis Veber's father was Pierre-Gilles Veber[10].
  • Francis Veber's mother was Georgette Paul[11].
  • A child of Francis Veber was Jean Veber[12].
  • Francis Veber held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Francis Veber's native language[14].
  • Francis Veber worked as a screenwriter[4].
  • Francis Veber's professions included film producer[5].
  • Francis Veber's professions included film director[6].
  • Francis Veber worked as a journalist[7].
  • Francis Veber's professions included writer[8].
  • Francis Veber's professions included actor[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Veber is François Pignon[16].
  • Francis Veber received the César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation[17].
  • Francis Veber received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Francis Veber received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Francis Veber received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[20].
  • Francis Veber received the Lumière Award for Best Screenplay[21].
  • Francis Veber received the National Order of Merit[22].
  • Francis Veber was a member of Writers Guild of America West[23].
  • Francis Veber is recorded as male[24].
  • Francis Veber's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Francis Veber's Commons category is recorded as Francis Veber[26].
  • Francis Veber's family name is recorded as Veber[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Veber's place of birth was Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on July 28, 1937[3]. His father was Pierre-Gilles Veber[10]. His mother was Georgette Paul[11]. French was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and actor[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Francis Veber is François Pignon[16].

Recognition

Awards received include César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation[17], a César Award[28], in France[29]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[20], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Lumière Award for Best Screenplay[21], a class of award[36], in France[37], founded in 1996[38]; and National Order of Merit[22], an order of merit[39], in France[40], founded in 1963[41].

Personal Life

A child of Francis Veber was Jean Veber[12].

Why It Matters

Francis Veber ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Le Dîner de Cons[44], a literary work[45].

FAQs

Where was Francis Veber born?

Francis Veber's place of birth was Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].

Who were Francis Veber's parents?

Francis Veber's father was Pierre-Gilles Veber[10]. Francis Veber's mother was Georgette Paul[11].

What did Francis Veber do for work?

Francis Veber worked as screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], journalist[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Francis Veber receive?

Honors received include César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], and Knight of the National Order of Merit[20].

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  9. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . Légifrance. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Georgette Paul
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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