John D. Hancock

American stage and film director
Person human Q1762240
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John D. Hancock

Summary

John D. Hancock is a human[1]. Born in Kansas City[2], he… he was born on February 12, 1939[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and theatrical director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (376 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John D. Hancock was born in Kansas City[2].
  • John D. Hancock was born on February 12, 1939[3].
  • John D. Hancock held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John D. Hancock's professions included film director[4].
  • John D. Hancock worked as a film producer[5].
  • John D. Hancock worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • John D. Hancock's professions included theatrical director[7].
  • John D. Hancock's education included a stint at Harvard University[10].
  • John D. Hancock is recorded as male[11].
  • John D. Hancock's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John D. Hancock's family name is recorded as Hancock[13].
  • John D. Hancock's given name is recorded as John[14].
  • John D. Hancock's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[15].
  • John D. Hancock's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • John D. Hancock's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by John D. Hancock[17].

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Origins and Family

John D. Hancock was born in Kansas City[2]. He was born on February 12, 1939[3].

Education

John D. Hancock's education included a stint at Harvard University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and theatrical director[7].

Why It Matters

John D. Hancock ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (376 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was John D. Hancock born?

Born in Kansas City[2], John D. Hancock…

What did John D. Hancock do for work?

John D. Hancock worked as film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and theatrical director[7].

Where did John D. Hancock go to school?

John D. Hancock was educated at Harvard University[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth Kansas City
    Educated at Harvard University
    Related category Category:Films directed by John D. Hancock
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