John Seale

Australian cinematographer
Person human Q918558
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John Seale

Summary

John Seale is a human[1]. He was born in Warwick[2]. He was born on +1942-10-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a cinematographer[4] and film director[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warwick[2], John Seale…
  • John Seale was born on +1942-10-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Seale held citizenship in Australia[7].
  • John Seale's professions included cinematographer[4].
  • John Seale worked as a film director[5].
  • John Seale received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[8].
  • John Seale received the European Film Award for Best Cinematographer[9].
  • John Seale received the Member of the Order of Australia[10].
  • John Seale received the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[11].
  • John Seale is recorded as male[12].
  • John Seale's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Seale's family name is recorded as Seale[14].
  • John Seale's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Seale's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[16].
  • John Seale's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[17].
  • John Seale's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[18].
  • John Seale's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[19].
  • John Seale's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[20].
  • John Seale's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Cinematographer[21].
  • John Seale's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Seale's start of work period is recorded as +1966-00-00T00:00:00Z[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John Seale's place of birth was Warwick[2]. He was born on +1942-10-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[4] and film director[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography[8], an Academy Awards[24], in United States[25], founded in 1929[26]; European Film Award for Best Cinematographer[9], a class of award[27], founded in 1989[28]; Member of the Order of Australia[10], a grade of an order[29], in Australia[30]; and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[11], a class of award[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Why It Matters

John Seale ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John Seale born?

John Seale's place of birth was Warwick[2].

What did John Seale do for work?

John Seale worked as cinematographer[4] and film director[5].

What awards did John Seale receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography[8], European Film Award for Best Cinematographer[9], Member of the Order of Australia[10], and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth Warwick
    Aliases
    Country of citizenship Australia
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