Gus Van Sant
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Summary
Gus Van Sant was born on July 24, 1952[1], in Louisville[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], photographer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and film editor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,123 views/month, #5,081 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9], Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: film actor[12], musician[13], theatrical director[14]
- Educated at: Rhode Island School of Design[15], Catlin Gabel School[16], Darien High School[17]
- Award received: Palme d'Or[18], Cannes Best Director Award[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[21]
- Commons category: Gus Van Sant[22]
- Residence: Portland[23]
- Family name: Van Sant[24]
- Given name: Gus[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gus Van Sant[26]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[27]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29], English[30]
- Topic has template: Template:Gus Van Sant[31]
- Commons Creator page: Gus Van Sant[32]
- Birth name: Gus Green Van Sant, Jr.[33]
- Name in native language: Gus Van Sant[34]
- Start of work period: 1982[35]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[36]
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Country: US[37]
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Began / founded: 1952-07-24[38]
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MusicBrainz ID: c41bf429-3f3d-4d5c-95c6-a3afb6831146[39]
Why It Matters
Gus Van Sant has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Gus Van Sant born?
Gus Van Sant's place of birth was Louisville[2].
What did Gus Van Sant do for work?
Gus Van Sant worked as a film director[3], photographer[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and film editor[7].
Where did Gus Van Sant go to school?
Gus Van Sant was educated at Rhode Island School of Design[15], Catlin Gabel School[16], and Darien High School[17].
What awards did Gus Van Sant receive?
Honors received include Palme d'Or[18] and Cannes Best Director Award[19].