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Jack Howells

film director (1913-1990)
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Summary

Jack Howells was born on July 2, 1913[1], in Rhymney[2]. He died on September 6, 1990[3], in Penarth[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], director[7], and producer[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Howells (surname)[13]
  • Given name: Jack[14]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • P14750: 11FE-A888-834D-726F-B3B6[17]

FAQs

Where was Jack Howells born?

Jack Howells's place of birth was Rhymney[2].

Where did Jack Howells die?

Jack Howells died in Penarth[4].

What did Jack Howells do for work?

Jack Howells worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], director[7], and producer[8].

What awards did Jack Howells receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1913-07-02T00:00:00Z
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  2. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
    P14750 → 11FE-A888-834D-726F-B3B6
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