Gerry Anderson
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Gerry Anderson
Summary
Gerry Anderson is a human[1]. He was born in Bloomsbury[2]. He was born on April 14, 1929[3]. He died in Henley-on-Thames[4]. He died on December 26, 2012[5]. He worked as a television director[6], film director[7], film producer[8], film editor[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,383 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Gerry Anderson was born in Bloomsbury[2].
- Gerry Anderson passed away in Henley-on-Thames[4].
- Gerry Anderson was born on April 14, 1929[3].
- Gerry Anderson died on December 26, 2012[5].
- Gerry Anderson was married to Sylvia Anderson[12].
- Gerry Anderson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Gerry Anderson's professions included television director[6].
- Gerry Anderson worked as a film director[7].
- Gerry Anderson's professions included film producer[8].
- Gerry Anderson's professions included film editor[9].
- Gerry Anderson's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Gerry Anderson's professions included writer[14].
- Gerry Anderson's field of work was Supermarionation[15].
- A notable work attributed to Gerry Anderson is The Adventures of Twizzle[16].
- A notable work attributed to Gerry Anderson is Torchy the Battery Boy[17].
- A notable work attributed to Gerry Anderson is Four Feather Falls[18].
- A notable work attributed to Gerry Anderson is Crossroads to Crime[19].
- A notable work attributed to Gerry Anderson is Supercar[20].
- A notable work attributed to Gerry Anderson is Fireball XL5[21].
- Gerry Anderson received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[22].
- Gerry Anderson is recorded as male[23].
- Gerry Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Gerry Anderson's Commons category is recorded as Gerry Anderson[25].
- The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[26].
- Gerry Anderson's residence is recorded as Kilburn[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1929-04-14[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2012-12-26[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2a9728ac-6282-48e0-bb3d-1238dd3930aa[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Gerry Anderson's place of birth was Bloomsbury[2]. He was born on April 14, 1929[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television director[6], film director[7], film producer[8], film editor[9], screenwriter[10], and writer[14]. Gerry Anderson's field of work was Supermarionation[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Adventures of Twizzle[16], a television series[33]; Torchy the Battery Boy[17], a television series[34]; Four Feather Falls[18], a television series[35], directed by David Elliott[36]; Crossroads to Crime[19], a film[37]; Supercar[20], a television series[38], directed by David Elliott[39]; and Fireball XL5[21], a television series[40], directed by David Elliott[41].
Recognition
Gerry Anderson received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[22].
Personal Life
Among Gerry Anderson's spouses was Sylvia Anderson[12].
Death and Burial
Gerry Anderson died on December 26, 2012[5]. He died in Henley-on-Thames[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[26].
Why It Matters
Gerry Anderson ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,383 views/month, #6,747 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Hideaki Anno[44], a film director[45], b. 1960[46], of Japan[47], awarded the Nihon SF Taisho Award[48].
He is credited with the discovery of Supermarionation[49], an animation technique[50].
FAQs
Where was Gerry Anderson born?
Gerry Anderson's place of birth was Bloomsbury[2].
Where did Gerry Anderson die?
Gerry Anderson passed away in Henley-on-Thames[4].
Who was Gerry Anderson married to?
Gerry Anderson's spouses include Sylvia Anderson[12].
What did Gerry Anderson do for work?
Gerry Anderson worked as television director[6], film director[7], film producer[8], film editor[9], and screenwriter[10].
What awards did Gerry Anderson receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[22].
Who did Gerry Anderson influence?
Gerry Anderson has been cited as an influence by Hideaki Anno[44].
What did Gerry Anderson discover?
Gerry Anderson is credited as discoverer of Supermarionation[49].