Joan Harrison

English film producer and screenwriter (1907-1994)
Person human Q370188
Joan Harrison
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Joan Harrison

Summary

Joan Harrison is a human[1]. Born in Guildford[2], she… she was born on +1907-06-26T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on +1994-08-14T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a film producer[6], screenwriter[7], manufacturer[8], film actor[9], and television producer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Guildford[2], Joan Harrison…
  • Joan Harrison died in London[4].
  • Joan Harrison was born on +1907-06-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Joan Harrison died on +1994-08-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Joan Harrison's spouses was Eric Ambler[12].
  • Joan Harrison held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Joan Harrison's professions included film producer[6].
  • Joan Harrison's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Joan Harrison worked as a manufacturer[8].
  • Joan Harrison worked as a film actor[9].
  • Joan Harrison worked as a television producer[10].
  • Joan Harrison's education included a stint at St Hugh's College[14].
  • Joan Harrison is recorded as female[15].
  • Joan Harrison's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Joan Harrison's Commons category is recorded as Joan Harrison[17].
  • Joan Harrison's family name is recorded as Harrison[18].
  • Joan Harrison's given name is recorded as Joan[19].
  • Joan Harrison's described by source is recorded as The St. James women filmmakers encyclopedia[20].
  • Joan Harrison's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21].
  • Joan Harrison's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[22].
  • Joan Harrison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Joan Harrison's start of work period is recorded as +1939-00-00T00:00:00Z[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Joan Harrison was born in Guildford[2]. She was born on +1907-06-26T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Joan Harrison was educated at St Hugh's College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], screenwriter[7], manufacturer[8], film actor[9], and television producer[10].

Personal Life

Among Joan Harrison's spouses was Eric Ambler[12].

Death and Burial

Joan Harrison died on +1994-08-14T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Joan Harrison ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Joan Harrison born?

Joan Harrison's place of birth was Guildford[2].

Where did Joan Harrison die?

Joan Harrison passed away in London[4].

Who was Joan Harrison married to?

Joan Harrison's spouses include Eric Ambler[12].

What did Joan Harrison do for work?

Joan Harrison worked as film producer[6], screenwriter[7], manufacturer[8], film actor[9], and television producer[10].

Where did Joan Harrison go to school?

Joan Harrison was educated at St Hugh's College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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