Jack Cardiff

British cinematographer, director and photographer (1914-2009)
Person human Q436704
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Jack Cardiff

Summary

Jack Cardiff is a human[1]. He was born in Great Yarmouth[2]. He was born on September 18, 1914[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 22, 2009[5]. He worked as a film director[6], cinematographer[7], actor[8], photographer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jack Cardiff was born in Great Yarmouth[2].
  • Jack Cardiff died in London[4].
  • Jack Cardiff was born on September 18, 1914[3].
  • Jack Cardiff died on April 22, 2009[5].
  • Jack Cardiff held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Jack Cardiff worked as a film director[6].
  • Jack Cardiff worked as a cinematographer[7].
  • Jack Cardiff worked as an actor[8].
  • Jack Cardiff worked as a photographer[9].
  • Jack Cardiff's professions included director[10].
  • Jack Cardiff worked as a camera operator[13].
  • Jack Cardiff received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Jack Cardiff received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[15].
  • Jack Cardiff received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16].
  • Jack Cardiff received the Academy Honorary Award[17].
  • Jack Cardiff received the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Jack Cardiff received the Golden Globe Awards[19].
  • Jack Cardiff was a member of British Society of Cinematographers[20].
  • Jack Cardiff is recorded as male[21].
  • Jack Cardiff's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jack Cardiff's Commons category is recorded as Jack Cardiff[23].
  • The cause of death was disease[24].
  • Jack Cardiff's family name is recorded as Cardiff[25].
  • Jack Cardiff's given name is recorded as Jack[26].
  • Jack Cardiff's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jack Cardiff[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack Cardiff was born in Great Yarmouth[2]. He was born on September 18, 1914[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], cinematographer[7], actor[8], photographer[9], director[10], and camera operator[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[15]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16], a class of award[30], in United States[31]; Academy Honorary Award[17], an Academy Awards[32], in United States[33], founded in 1928[34]; Order of the British Empire[18], an order of chivalry[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1917[37]; and Golden Globe Awards[19], a group of awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1944[40], headquartered in Beverly Hills[41].

Death and Burial

Jack Cardiff died on April 22, 2009[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was disease[24].

Why It Matters

Jack Cardiff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jack Cardiff born?

Jack Cardiff's place of birth was Great Yarmouth[2].

Where did Jack Cardiff die?

Jack Cardiff passed away in London[4].

What did Jack Cardiff do for work?

Jack Cardiff worked as film director[6], cinematographer[7], actor[8], photographer[9], and director[10].

What awards did Jack Cardiff receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[15], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16], and Academy Honorary Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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