Jacques Becker

French screenwriter and film director (1906-1960)
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Jacques Becker
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Jacques Becker

Summary

Jacques Becker is a human[1]. Born in 1st arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on +1906-09-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1960-02-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film director[7], actor[8], film actor[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jacques Becker's place of birth was 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jacques Becker died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jacques Becker was born on +1906-09-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jacques Becker died on +1960-02-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jacques Becker is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Among Jacques Becker's spouses was Françoise Fabian[13].
  • A child of Jacques Becker was Jean Becker[14].
  • A child of Jacques Becker was Étienne Becker[15].
  • A child of Jacques Becker was Sophie Becker[16].
  • Jacques Becker held citizenship in France[17].
  • Jacques Becker's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Jacques Becker's professions included film director[7].
  • Jacques Becker's professions included actor[8].
  • Jacques Becker's professions included film actor[9].
  • Jacques Becker's professions included director[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Becker is It Happened at the Inn[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Becker is Edward and Caroline[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Becker is Casque d'Or[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Becker is Grisbi[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Becker is The Hole[22].
  • Jacques Becker received the Louis Delluc Prize[23].
  • Jacques Becker received the Nastro d'argento for best non-Italian film[24].
  • Jacques Becker's image is recorded as JacquesBecker-StudioHarcourt-1955.png[25].
  • Jacques Becker is recorded as male[26].
  • Jacques Becker's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacques Becker's place of birth was 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1906-09-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film director[7], actor[8], film actor[9], and director[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include It Happened at the Inn[18], a film[28], directed by Jacques Becker[29]; Edward and Caroline[19], a film[30], directed by him[31]; Casque d'Or[20], a film[32], directed by him[33]; Grisbi[21], a film[34], directed by him[35]; and The Hole[22], a film[36], directed by him[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Louis Delluc Prize[23], a film award[38], in France[39], founded in 1937[40] and Nastro d'argento for best non-Italian film[24], a class of award[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1948[43].

Personal Life

Among Jacques Becker's spouses was Françoise Fabian[13]. Children include Jean Becker[14], a film director[44], b. 1933[45], of France[46], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[47]; Étienne Becker[15], a cinematographer[48], 1936–1995[49], of France[50], specialised in film[51]; and Sophie Becker[16], b. 1932[52], of France[53].

Death and Burial

Jacques Becker died on +1960-02-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was iron overload[54]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jacques Becker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He has been cited as an influence by Jacques Rivette[57], a film director[58], 1928–2016[59], of France[60], awarded the Sutherland Trophy[61], specialised in film[62].

FAQs

Where was Jacques Becker born?

Jacques Becker's place of birth was 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jacques Becker die?

Jacques Becker died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jacques Becker married to?

Jacques Becker's spouses include Françoise Fabian[13].

What did Jacques Becker do for work?

Jacques Becker worked as screenwriter[6], film director[7], actor[8], film actor[9], and director[10].

What awards did Jacques Becker receive?

Honors received include Louis Delluc Prize[23] and Nastro d'argento for best non-Italian film[24].

Who did Jacques Becker influence?

Jacques Becker has been cited as an influence by Jacques Rivette[57].

References

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  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theyshootpictures.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . sensesofcinema.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . newwavefilm.com. newwavefilm.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  31. [62] . 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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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