Haskell Wexler

American filmmaker (1922-2015)
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Haskell Wexler

Summary

Haskell Wexler is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 6, 1922[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on December 27, 2015[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], camera operator[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Haskell Wexler was born in Chicago[2].
  • Haskell Wexler died in Santa Monica[4].
  • Haskell Wexler was born on February 6, 1922[3].
  • Haskell Wexler died on December 27, 2015[5].
  • A child of Haskell Wexler was Mark Wexler[12].
  • Haskell Wexler held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Haskell Wexler's native language[14].
  • Haskell Wexler's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • Haskell Wexler's professions included film director[7].
  • Haskell Wexler worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Haskell Wexler worked as a camera operator[9].
  • Haskell Wexler's professions included actor[10].
  • Haskell Wexler worked as a director[15].
  • Haskell Wexler was educated at University of California, Berkeley[16].
  • Haskell Wexler was educated at Roger C. Sullivan High School[17].
  • Haskell Wexler's education included a stint at Francis W. Parker School[18].
  • Haskell Wexler received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[19].
  • Haskell Wexler received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[20].
  • Haskell Wexler received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • Haskell Wexler is recorded as male[22].
  • Haskell Wexler's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Haskell Wexler's Commons category is recorded as Haskell Wexler[24].
  • Haskell Wexler was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Haskell Wexler's family name is recorded as Wexler[26].
  • Haskell Wexler's given name is recorded as Haskell[27].

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Origins and Family

Haskell Wexler was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 6, 1922[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of California, Berkeley[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Berkeley[31]; Roger C. Sullivan High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1923[34]; and Francis W. Parker School[18], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1901[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], camera operator[9], actor[10], and director[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[19]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography[20], an Academy Awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1929[40]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[41], in United States[42].

Personal Life

A child of Haskell Wexler was Mark Wexler[12].

Death and Burial

Haskell Wexler died on December 27, 2015[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4].

Why It Matters

Haskell Wexler ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Haskell Wexler born?

Haskell Wexler's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Haskell Wexler die?

Haskell Wexler died in Santa Monica[4].

What did Haskell Wexler do for work?

Haskell Wexler worked as cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], camera operator[9], and actor[10].

Where did Haskell Wexler go to school?

Haskell Wexler was educated at University of California, Berkeley[16], Roger C. Sullivan High School[17], and Francis W. Parker School[18].

What awards did Haskell Wexler receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[19], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[20], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . blogs.indiewire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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