Freddie Francis

cinematographer, film director (1917-2007)
Person human Q1337082
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Freddie Francis

Summary

Freddie Francis is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on December 22, 1917[3]. He passed away in Middlesex[4]. He died on March 17, 2007[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Freddie Francis's place of birth was London[2].
  • Freddie Francis died in Middlesex[4].
  • Freddie Francis was born on December 22, 1917[3].
  • Freddie Francis died on March 17, 2007[5].
  • Burial took place at Mortlake Crematorium[10].
  • Freddie Francis held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Freddie Francis worked as a cinematographer[6].
  • Freddie Francis worked as a film director[7].
  • Freddie Francis worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Freddie Francis received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[12].
  • Freddie Francis received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13].
  • Freddie Francis was a member of British Society of Cinematographers[14].
  • Freddie Francis is recorded as male[15].
  • Freddie Francis's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Freddie Francis's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • Freddie Francis's Commons category is recorded as Freddie Francis[18].
  • The cause of death was stroke[19].
  • Freddie Francis was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Freddie Francis's family name is recorded as Francis[21].
  • Freddie Francis's given name is recorded as Freddie[22].
  • Freddie Francis's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Freddie Francis's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[24].
  • Freddie Francis's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[25].
  • Freddie Francis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Freddie Francis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Freddie Francis's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on December 22, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[12] and Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13], an Academy Awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30].

Death and Burial

Freddie Francis died on March 17, 2007[5]. He died in Middlesex[4]. The cause of death was stroke[19]. Burial took place at Mortlake Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Freddie Francis ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Freddie Francis born?

Freddie Francis was born in London[2].

Where did Freddie Francis die?

Freddie Francis passed away in Middlesex[4].

What did Freddie Francis do for work?

Freddie Francis worked as cinematographer[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Freddie Francis receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[12] and Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation cinematographer, film director, screenwriter
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31712|batch #31712]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (11)"
  2. 16d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Freddie
    Conflict
    Place of birth London
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, English
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31940|batch #31940]]"
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