Irvin Kershner

American film director (1923–2010)
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Irvin Kershner

Summary

Irvin Kershner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on April 29, 1923[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on November 27, 2010[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], film actor[9], and film editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,580 views/month, #6,242 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Irvin Kershner…
  • Irvin Kershner died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Irvin Kershner was born on April 29, 1923[3].
  • Irvin Kershner died on November 27, 2010[5].
  • Irvin Kershner held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Irvin Kershner's native language[13].
  • Irvin Kershner worked as a film director[6].
  • Irvin Kershner worked as a film producer[7].
  • Irvin Kershner worked as an actor[8].
  • Irvin Kershner's professions included film actor[9].
  • Irvin Kershner's professions included film editor[10].
  • Irvin Kershner worked as a director[14].
  • Among Irvin Kershner's employers was University of Southern California[15].
  • Irvin Kershner was educated at University of Southern California[16].
  • Irvin Kershner's education included a stint at Temple University[17].
  • Irvin Kershner's education included a stint at Tyler School of Art[18].
  • Irvin Kershner's education included a stint at USC School of Cinematic Arts[19].
  • Irvin Kershner received the Saturn Award for Best Director[20].
  • Irvin Kershner received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[21].
  • Irvin Kershner is recorded as male[22].
  • Irvin Kershner's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Irvin Kershner's Commons category is recorded as Irvin Kershner[24].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[25].
  • Irvin Kershner's family name is recorded as Kershner[26].
  • Irvin Kershner's given name is recorded as Irvin[27].

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Origins and Family

Irvin Kershner was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on April 29, 1923[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; Temple University[17], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34]; Tyler School of Art[18], an art academy[35], in United States[36], founded in 1935[37]; and USC School of Cinematic Arts[19], a film school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1929[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], film actor[9], film editor[10], and director[14]. Among Irvin Kershner's employers was University of Southern California[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Saturn Award for Best Director[20], an award for best direction[41], in United States[42], founded in 1976[43] and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[21], a dramatic presentation award[44], founded in 1958[45].

Death and Burial

Irvin Kershner died on November 27, 2010[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[25].

Why It Matters

Irvin Kershner ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,580 views/month, #6,242 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Irvin Kershner born?

Irvin Kershner's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Irvin Kershner die?

Irvin Kershner died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Irvin Kershner do for work?

Irvin Kershner worked as film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], film actor[9], and film editor[10].

Where did Irvin Kershner go to school?

Irvin Kershner was educated at University of Southern California[16], Temple University[17], Tyler School of Art[18], and USC School of Cinematic Arts[19].

What awards did Irvin Kershner receive?

Honors received include Saturn Award for Best Director[20] and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Mayimbú · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Star Wars Celebration V - Empire Strikes Back director Irvin
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  2. 4w ago · Pescan · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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