John Woo
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John Woo
Summary
John Woo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Guangzhou[2]. He was born on September 22, 1946[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,152 views/month, #4,699 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- John Woo's place of birth was Guangzhou[2].
- John Woo was born on September 22, 1946[3].
- John Woo held citizenship in British Hong Kong[10].
- John Woo's professions included film director[4].
- John Woo's professions included film producer[5].
- John Woo worked as a screenwriter[6].
- John Woo's professions included film editor[7].
- John Woo's professions included film actor[8].
- John Woo's education included a stint at Concordia Lutheran School[11].
- John Woo received the Silver Bauhinia Star[12].
- John Woo received the Bronze Bauhinia Star[13].
- John Woo received the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[14].
- John Woo received the Golden Horse Award for Best Director[15].
- John Woo was a member of Committee of 100[16].
- John Woo is recorded as male[17].
- John Woo's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- John Woo is associated with the Hong Kong New Wave movement[19].
- John Woo's Commons category is recorded as John Woo[20].
- John Woo's family name is recorded as Wu[21].
- John Woo's given name is recorded as John[22].
- John Woo's filmography is recorded as John Woo filmography[23].
- John Woo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Cantonese[24].
- John Woo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Putonghua[25].
- John Woo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Mandarin[26].
- John Woo's different from is recorded as Judge[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Guangzhou[2], John Woo… he was born on September 22, 1946[3].
Education
John Woo was educated at Concordia Lutheran School[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], and film actor[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Silver Bauhinia Star[12], an award[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1997[30]; Bronze Bauhinia Star[13], an award[31], founded in 1997[32]; Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[14], an award for best direction[33], in British Hong Kong[34], founded in 1982[35]; and Golden Horse Award for Best Director[15], a class of award[36], founded in 1962[37].
Why It Matters
John Woo ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,152 views/month, #4,699 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was John Woo born?
John Woo was born in Guangzhou[2].
What did John Woo do for work?
John Woo worked as film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], and film actor[8].
Where did John Woo go to school?
John Woo was educated at Concordia Lutheran School[11].
What awards did John Woo receive?
Honors received include Silver Bauhinia Star[12], Bronze Bauhinia Star[13], Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[14], and Golden Horse Award for Best Director[15].