John Alton

American cinematographer of Austrian-Hungarian origin (1901-1996)
Person human Q1699139
John Alton
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John Alton

Summary

John Alton is a human[1]. Born in Sopron[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1901[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on June 2, 1996[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Alton's place of birth was Sopron[2].
  • John Alton passed away in Santa Monica[4].
  • John Alton was born on October 5, 1901[3].
  • John Alton died on June 2, 1996[5].
  • John Alton held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Alton worked as a cinematographer[6].
  • John Alton's professions included film director[7].
  • John Alton's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • John Alton worked as a film producer[9].
  • John Alton received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[12].
  • John Alton is recorded as male[13].
  • John Alton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Alton's Commons category is recorded as John Alton[15].
  • John Alton's family name is recorded as Alton[16].
  • John Alton's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Alton's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[18].
  • John Alton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • John Alton's related category is recorded as Q32699893[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sopron[2], John Alton… he was born on October 5, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9].

Recognition

John Alton received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[12].

Death and Burial

John Alton died on June 2, 1996[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4].

Why It Matters

John Alton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was John Alton born?

Born in Sopron[2], John Alton…

Where did John Alton die?

John Alton passed away in Santa Monica[4].

What did John Alton do for work?

John Alton worked as cinematographer[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9].

What awards did John Alton receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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