Ivor Wood

English animator (1932-2004)
Person human Q3131882
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Ivor Wood

Summary

Ivor Wood is a human[1]. Born in Leeds[2], he… he was born on May 4, 1932[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 13, 2004[5]. He worked as an animator[6], film director[7], film producer[8], illustrator[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ivor Wood's place of birth was Leeds[2].
  • Ivor Wood passed away in London[4].
  • Ivor Wood was born on May 4, 1932[3].
  • Ivor Wood died on October 13, 2004[5].
  • Ivor Wood held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Ivor Wood held citizenship in France[13].
  • Ivor Wood's professions included animator[6].
  • Ivor Wood's professions included film director[7].
  • Ivor Wood's professions included film producer[8].
  • Ivor Wood's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Ivor Wood's professions included director[10].
  • Ivor Wood's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ivor Wood is The Magic Roundabout[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ivor Wood is Postman Pat[16].
  • Ivor Wood is recorded as male[17].
  • Ivor Wood's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • Ivor Wood's family name is recorded as Wood[20].
  • Ivor Wood's given name is recorded as Ivor[21].
  • Ivor Wood's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[22].
  • Ivor Wood's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Ivor Wood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Ivor Wood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Ivor Wood's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Ivor Wood'}[26].
  • Ivor Wood's start of work period is recorded as 1960[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ivor Wood's place of birth was Leeds[2]. He was born on May 4, 1932[3].

Education

Ivor Wood was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include animator[6], film director[7], film producer[8], illustrator[9], and director[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Magic Roundabout[15], an animated television series[28] and Postman Pat[16], an animated television series[29].

Death and Burial

Ivor Wood died on October 13, 2004[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[19].

Why It Matters

Ivor Wood ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Ivor Wood born?

Born in Leeds[2], Ivor Wood…

Where did Ivor Wood die?

Ivor Wood passed away in London[4].

What did Ivor Wood do for work?

Ivor Wood worked as animator[6], film director[7], film producer[8], illustrator[9], and director[10].

Where did Ivor Wood go to school?

Ivor Wood was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . bedetheque.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris
    Place of birth Leeds
    Manner of death natural causes
    Languages spoken, written or signed French, English
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