Fred Roos

American film producer (1934–2024)
Person human Q2675693
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Fred Roos

Summary

Fred Roos is a human[1]. Born in Santa Monica[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1934[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on May 18, 2024[5]. He worked as a film producer[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Fred Roos was born in Santa Monica[2].
  • Fred Roos passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Fred Roos was born on May 22, 1934[3].
  • Fred Roos died on May 18, 2024[5].
  • Fred Roos held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Fred Roos worked as a film producer[6].
  • Fred Roos's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Fred Roos's education included a stint at University of California, Los Angeles[10].
  • Fred Roos's education included a stint at Hollywood High School[11].
  • Fred Roos received the Academy Award for Best Picture[12].
  • Fred Roos is recorded as male[13].
  • Fred Roos's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Fred Roos's Commons category is recorded as Fred Roos[15].
  • Fred Roos's family name is recorded as Roos[16].
  • Fred Roos's given name is recorded as Fred[17].
  • Fred Roos's work location is recorded as United States[18].
  • Fred Roos's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Picture[19].
  • Fred Roos's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Picture[20].
  • Fred Roos's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Fred Roos's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Frederick Ried Roos'}[22].
  • Fred Roos's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Fred Roos'}[23].
  • Fred Roos's start of work period is recorded as 1964[24].
  • Fred Roos's end of work period is recorded as 2024[25].
  • Fred Roos's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[26].
  • Fred Roos's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Fred Roos was born in Santa Monica[2]. He was born on May 22, 1934[3].

Education

Educated at University of California, Los Angeles[10], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and Hollywood High School[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6] and screenwriter[7].

Recognition

Fred Roos received the Academy Award for Best Picture[12].

Death and Burial

Fred Roos died on May 18, 2024[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

Why It Matters

Fred Roos ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Fred Roos born?

Born in Santa Monica[2], Fred Roos…

Where did Fred Roos die?

Fred Roos died in Beverly Hills[4].

What did Fred Roos do for work?

Fred Roos worked as film producer[6] and screenwriter[7].

Where did Fred Roos go to school?

Fred Roos was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[10] and Hollywood High School[11].

What awards did Fred Roos receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Picture[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . deadline.com. Retrieved . deadline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . deadline.com. Retrieved . deadline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Santa Monica
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    Educated at University of California, Los Angeles, Hollywood High School
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