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James Wong Howe

Chinese-American film director and cinematographer (1899–1976)
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James Wong Howe

Summary

James Wong Howe is a human[1]. He was born in Taishan[2]. He was born on +1899-08-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on +1976-07-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a film director[6], cinematographer[7], camera operator[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #6,979 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Wong Howe was born in Taishan[2].
  • James Wong Howe died in Hollywood[4].
  • James Wong Howe was born on +1899-08-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Wong Howe died on +1976-07-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • James Wong Howe is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].
  • Among James Wong Howe's spouses was Sanora Babb[12].
  • James Wong Howe held citizenship in United States[13].
  • James Wong Howe held citizenship in Qing dynasty[14].
  • James Wong Howe's professions included film director[6].
  • James Wong Howe's professions included cinematographer[7].
  • James Wong Howe worked as a camera operator[8].
  • James Wong Howe's professions included director[9].
  • James Wong Howe's field of work was film[15].
  • James Wong Howe's field of work was television[16].
  • James Wong Howe received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[17].
  • James Wong Howe received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[18].
  • James Wong Howe is recorded as male[19].
  • James Wong Howe's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • James Wong Howe's Commons category is recorded as James Wong Howe[21].
  • James Wong Howe's family name is recorded as Howe[22].
  • James Wong Howe's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Wong Howe's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[24].
  • James Wong Howe's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[25].
  • James Wong Howe's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[26].
  • James Wong Howe's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Taishan[2], James Wong Howe… he was born on +1899-08-28T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], cinematographer[7], camera operator[8], and director[9]. Fields of work include film[15] and television[16], a type of mass media[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[17].

Personal Life

Among James Wong Howe's spouses was Sanora Babb[12].

Death and Burial

James Wong Howe died on +1976-07-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

James Wong Howe ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #6,979 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was James Wong Howe born?

Born in Taishan[2], James Wong Howe…

Where did James Wong Howe die?

James Wong Howe died in Hollywood[4].

Who was James Wong Howe married to?

James Wong Howe's spouses include Sanora Babb[12].

What did James Wong Howe do for work?

James Wong Howe worked as film director[6], cinematographer[7], camera operator[8], and director[9].

What awards did James Wong Howe receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[17] and Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[18].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Sanora Babb
    Start of work period → +1923-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Place of death → Hollywood
    Given name → James
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