Jan Pinkava

Czech animator and director
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Jan Pinkava

Summary

Jan Pinkava is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1963[3]. He worked as an animator[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], and storyboard artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jan Pinkava's place of birth was Prague[2].
  • Jan Pinkava was born on June 21, 1963[3].
  • Jan Pinkava's father was Jan Křesadlo[10].
  • Jan Pinkava held citizenship in Czech Republic[11].
  • Jan Pinkava worked as an animator[4].
  • Jan Pinkava's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Jan Pinkava's professions included film producer[6].
  • Jan Pinkava's professions included film director[7].
  • Jan Pinkava worked as a storyboard artist[8].
  • Jan Pinkava's education included a stint at Colchester Royal Grammar School[12].
  • Jan Pinkava received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[13].
  • Jan Pinkava was a member of Czech Film and Television Academy[14].
  • Jan Pinkava is recorded as male[15].
  • Jan Pinkava's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jan Pinkava's Commons category is recorded as Jan Pinkava[17].
  • Jan Pinkava's family name is recorded as Pinkava[18].
  • Jan Pinkava's given name is recorded as Jan[19].
  • Jan Pinkava's given name is recorded as Jaroslav[20].
  • Jan Pinkava's work location is recorded as Czech Republic[21].
  • Jan Pinkava's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[22].
  • Jan Pinkava's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[23].
  • Jan Pinkava's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Czech[24].
  • Jan Pinkava's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Jan Pinkava's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'cs', 'text': 'Jan Jaroslav Pinkava'}[26].
  • Jan Pinkava's start of work period is recorded as 1994[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jan Pinkava was born in Prague[2]. He was born on June 21, 1963[3]. His father was Jan Křesadlo[10].

Education

Jan Pinkava was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include animator[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], and storyboard artist[8].

Recognition

Jan Pinkava received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[13].

Why It Matters

Jan Pinkava ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,153 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jan Pinkava born?

Jan Pinkava was born in Prague[2].

Who were Jan Pinkava's parents?

Jan Pinkava's father was Jan Křesadlo[10].

What did Jan Pinkava do for work?

Jan Pinkava worked as animator[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], and storyboard artist[8].

Where did Jan Pinkava go to school?

Jan Pinkava was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School[12].

What awards did Jan Pinkava receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . ceskylev.cz. Retrieved . ceskylev.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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