Jiří Trnka
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Summary
Jiří Trnka was born on February 24, 1912[1], in Plzeň[2]. He died on December 30, 1969[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], writer[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (646 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Plzeň Central Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Helena Chvojková[12]
- Child: Jiří Trnka[13], Klára Trnková[14], Helena Trösterová-Trnková[15]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[16], Austria–Hungary[17]
- Occupation: painter[18], puppeteer[19], animator[20], pedagogue[21], sculptor[22], scenographer[23], graphic artist[24], puppet designer[25], draftsperson[26], teacher[27], visual artist[28], costume designer[29], film screenwriter[30], director[31]
- Field of work: visual arts[32], animated film[33], costume design[34], scenography[35], film screenwriting[36], literature[37], puppetry[38]
- Educated at: Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[39]
- Student: Kihachirō Kawamoto[40]
- Award received: Národní umělec[41], Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration[42], honorary citizen of Plzeň[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Commons category: Jiří Trnka (puppeteer)[45]
- Residence: Humlův dům[46]
- Family name: Trnka[47]
- Given name: Jiří[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jiří Trnka[49]
- Student of: Josef Skupa[50]
- Described by source: ProDetLit[51]
Why It Matters
Jiří Trnka has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Maria Perego[54], an author[55], 1923–2019[56], of Italy[57] and René Hausman[58], a cartoonist[59], 1936–2016[60], of Belgium[61], awarded the Prix Grand Boum[62].
FAQs
Where was Jiří Trnka born?
Jiří Trnka was born in Plzeň[2].
Where did Jiří Trnka die?
Jiří Trnka died in Prague[4].
Who was Jiří Trnka married to?
Jiří Trnka's spouses include Helena Chvojková[12].
What did Jiří Trnka do for work?
Jiří Trnka worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], writer[8], and illustrator[9].
Where did Jiří Trnka go to school?
Jiří Trnka was educated at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague[39].
What awards did Jiří Trnka receive?
Honors received include Národní umělec[41], Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration[42], and honorary citizen of Plzeň[43].
Who did Jiří Trnka influence?
Jiří Trnka has been cited as an influence by Maria Perego[54] and René Hausman[58].