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Jack O'Brien

American director (1939-)
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Jack O'Brien

Summary

Jack O'Brien is a human[1]. Born in Saginaw[2], he… he was born on June 18, 1939[3]. He worked as a film director[4], theatrical director[5], lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and music director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (388 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saginaw[2], Jack O'Brien…
  • Jack O'Brien was born on June 18, 1939[3].
  • Jack O'Brien held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Jack O'Brien worked as a film director[4].
  • Jack O'Brien's professions included theatrical director[5].
  • Jack O'Brien's professions included lyricist[6].
  • Jack O'Brien's professions included songwriter[7].
  • Jack O'Brien's professions included music director[8].
  • Jack O'Brien worked as a film producer[11].
  • Jack O'Brien's education included a stint at University of Michigan[12].
  • Jack O'Brien's education included a stint at Arthur Hill High School[13].
  • Jack O'Brien received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[14].
  • Jack O'Brien received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[15].
  • Jack O'Brien received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[16].
  • Jack O'Brien received the Drama League Award[17].
  • Jack O'Brien received the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Director[18].
  • Jack O'Brien is recorded as male[19].
  • Jack O'Brien's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jack O'Brien's family name is recorded as O'Brien[21].
  • Jack O'Brien's given name is recorded as Jack[22].
  • Jack O'Brien's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[23].
  • Jack O'Brien's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[24].
  • Jack O'Brien's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[25].
  • Jack O'Brien's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[26].
  • Jack O'Brien's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack O'Brien was born in Saginaw[2]. He was born on June 18, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[12], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31] and Arthur Hill High School[13], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], theatrical director[5], lyricist[6], songwriter[7], music director[8], and film producer[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[14], a theatre award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1960[37]; Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[16], a theatre award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1960[40]; Drama League Award[17], an award[41]; and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Director[18], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1989[44].

Why It Matters

Jack O'Brien ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (388 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Jack O'Brien born?

Born in Saginaw[2], Jack O'Brien…

What did Jack O'Brien do for work?

Jack O'Brien worked as film director[4], theatrical director[5], lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and music director[8].

Where did Jack O'Brien go to school?

Jack O'Brien was educated at University of Michigan[12] and Arthur Hill High School[13].

What awards did Jack O'Brien receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[14], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[15], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[16], and Drama League Award[17].

Related Entities

United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . lortelaward.com. Retrieved . lortelaward.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . lortelaward.com. Retrieved . lortelaward.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . 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
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play, Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play, Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical +2
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