James Goldman

American screenwriter, playwright, novelist (1927-1998)
Person human Q541868
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James Goldman

Summary

James Goldman is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on June 30, 1927[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 28, 1998[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], writer[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Goldman's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • James Goldman died in New York City[4].
  • James Goldman was born on June 30, 1927[3].
  • James Goldman died on October 28, 1998[5].
  • James Goldman held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Goldman's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • James Goldman's professions included novelist[7].
  • James Goldman's professions included playwright[8].
  • James Goldman worked as a writer[9].
  • James Goldman worked as a librettist[10].
  • James Goldman received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[13].
  • James Goldman is recorded as male[14].
  • James Goldman's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].
  • James Goldman's family name is recorded as Goldman[17].
  • James Goldman's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Goldman's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • James Goldman's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[20].
  • James Goldman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as American English[21].
  • James Goldman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • James Goldman's sibling is recorded as William Goldman[23].

Body

Origins and Family

James Goldman was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on June 30, 1927[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].

Recognition

James Goldman received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[13].

Death and Burial

James Goldman died on October 28, 1998[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].

Why It Matters

James Goldman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to him include The Lion in Winter[26], a literary work[27].

FAQs

Where was James Goldman born?

James Goldman's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did James Goldman die?

James Goldman died in New York City[4].

What did James Goldman do for work?

James Goldman worked as screenwriter[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].

What awards did James Goldman receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . 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. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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