Jan Troell

Swedish film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and film editor
Person human Q381876
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Summary

Jan Troell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Limhamns församling[2]. He was born on July 23, 1931[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], film editor[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jan Troell was born in Limhamns församling[2].
  • Jan Troell was born on July 23, 1931[3].
  • Among Jan Troell's spouses was Agneta Ulfsäter-Troell[10].
  • A child of Jan Troell was Yohanna Troell[11].
  • Jan Troell held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Jan Troell worked as a film director[4].
  • Jan Troell's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Jan Troell's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • Jan Troell's professions included film editor[7].
  • Jan Troell worked as a director[8].
  • Jan Troell received the Litteris et Artibus[13].
  • Jan Troell received the Golden Bear[14].
  • Jan Troell received the Silver Bear for Best Director[15].
  • Jan Troell received the Q108798071[16].
  • Jan Troell received the Guldbaggen för kreativa insatser[17].
  • Jan Troell received the Guldbagge Award for Best Director[18].
  • Jan Troell is recorded as male[19].
  • Jan Troell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jan Troell's Commons category is recorded as Jan Troell[21].
  • Jan Troell's family name is recorded as Troell[22].
  • Jan Troell's given name is recorded as Jan[23].
  • Jan Troell's given name is recorded as Gustaf[24].
  • Jan Troell's described by source is recorded as Great Encyclopedia of Cyril and Methodius[25].
  • Jan Troell's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director[26].
  • Jan Troell's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Limhamns församling[2], Jan Troell… he was born on July 23, 1931[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], film editor[7], and director[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[13], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1853[30]; Golden Bear[14], a film award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1951[33], headquartered in Berlin[34]; Silver Bear for Best Director[15], an award for best direction[35]; Q108798071[16]; Guldbaggen för kreativa insatser[17], a film award category[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1989[38]; and Guldbagge Award for Best Director[18], a film award category[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1964[41].

Personal Life

Among Jan Troell's spouses was Agneta Ulfsäter-Troell[10]. A child of him was Yohanna Troell[11].

Why It Matters

Jan Troell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jan Troell born?

Born in Limhamns församling[2].

Who was Jan Troell married to?

Jan Troell's spouses include Agneta Ulfsäter-Troell[10].

What did Jan Troell do for work?

Jan Troell worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], film editor[7], and director[8].

What awards did Jan Troell receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[13], Golden Bear[14], Silver Bear for Best Director[15], and Q108798071[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Sveriges befolkning 2000. wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Sveriges befolkning 2000. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Q123456891. Retrieved . kungahuset.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Q108798231. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Guldbaggen.se. Retrieved . guldbaggen.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Guldbaggen.se. Retrieved . guldbaggen.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Sveriges befolkning 2000. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Sveriges befolkning 2000. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Sveriges befolkning 2000. 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
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Turcoscandinavo · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Jan, Gustaf
    Instance of → human
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