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Guy Maddin

Canadian filmmaker (born 1956)
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Guy Maddin

Summary

Guy Maddin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Winnipeg[2]. He was born on February 28, 1956[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], camera operator[6], actor[7], and cinematographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,053 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Winnipeg[2], Guy Maddin…
  • Guy Maddin was born on February 28, 1956[3].
  • Guy Maddin held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Guy Maddin's professions included film director[4].
  • Guy Maddin worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Guy Maddin worked as a camera operator[6].
  • Guy Maddin worked as an actor[7].
  • Guy Maddin worked as a cinematographer[8].
  • Guy Maddin's professions included film producer[11].
  • Guy Maddin's education included a stint at University of Winnipeg[12].
  • Guy Maddin received the Member of the Order of Canada[13].
  • Guy Maddin received the Genie Awards[14].
  • Guy Maddin is recorded as male[15].
  • Guy Maddin's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Guy Maddin's Commons category is recorded as Guy Maddin[17].
  • Guy Maddin's family name is recorded as Maddin[18].
  • Guy Maddin's given name is recorded as Guy[19].
  • Guy Maddin's official website is recorded as http://www.guymaddin.net[20].
  • Guy Maddin's depicted by is recorded as The 1000 Eyes of Dr. Maddin[21].
  • Guy Maddin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Guy Maddin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Guy Maddin'}[23].
  • Guy Maddin's start of work period is recorded as 1986[24].
  • Guy Maddin's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[25].
  • Guy Maddin's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Guy Maddin[26].
  • Guy Maddin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

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Origins and Family

Guy Maddin was born in Winnipeg[2]. He was born on February 28, 1956[3].

Education

Guy Maddin's education included a stint at University of Winnipeg[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], camera operator[6], actor[7], cinematographer[8], and film producer[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of Canada[13], a grade of an order[28], in Canada[29] and Genie Awards[14], an annual prize[30], in Canada[31], founded in 1980[32].

Why It Matters

Guy Maddin ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,053 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Guy Maddin born?

Guy Maddin's place of birth was Winnipeg[2].

What did Guy Maddin do for work?

Guy Maddin worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], camera operator[6], actor[7], and cinematographer[8].

Where did Guy Maddin go to school?

Guy Maddin was educated at University of Winnipeg[12].

What awards did Guy Maddin receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[13] and Genie Awards[14].

Related Entities

Canada Museum of Modern Art University of Winnipeg

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Website → —
    Copyright status as a creator → works protected by copyrights
    Family name → Maddin
    Depicted by → The 1000 Eyes of Dr. Maddin
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