John Power

Australian film and television director (1930-2016)
Person human Q3182311
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John Power

Summary

John Power is a human[1]. His place of birth was Maitland[2]. He was born on November 20, 1930[3]. He passed away in Woollahra[4]. He died on February 2016[5]. He worked as a film director[6], journalist[7], television director[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Maitland[2], John Power…
  • John Power died in Woollahra[4].
  • John Power was born on November 20, 1930[3].
  • John Power died on February 2016[5].
  • John Power held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • John Power's professions included film director[6].
  • John Power's professions included journalist[7].
  • John Power worked as a television director[8].
  • John Power worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • John Power's professions included director[10].
  • John Power received the AACTA Award for Best Direction[13].
  • John Power is recorded as male[14].
  • John Power's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Power's family name is recorded as Power[16].
  • John Power's given name is recorded as John[17].
  • John Power's work location is recorded as Australia[18].
  • John Power's medical condition is recorded as dementia[19].
  • John Power's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Beresford Power'}[20].
  • John Power's different from is recorded as John Power[21].
  • John Power's sibling is recorded as Dave Power[22].
  • John Power's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by John Power[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Maitland[2], John Power… he was born on November 20, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], journalist[7], television director[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10].

Recognition

John Power received the AACTA Award for Best Direction[13].

Death and Burial

John Power died on February 2016[5]. He passed away in Woollahra[4].

Why It Matters

John Power ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was John Power born?

Born in Maitland[2], John Power…

Where did John Power die?

John Power passed away in Woollahra[4].

What did John Power do for work?

John Power worked as film director[6], journalist[7], television director[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10].

What awards did John Power receive?

Honors received include AACTA Award for Best Direction[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . port.hu. Retrieved . port.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . smh.com.au. smh.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Maitland
    Different from John Power
    Occupation
    Medical condition dementia
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