Joseph Breen

Film censor, journalist (1890–1965)
Person human Q539866
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Joseph Breen

Summary

Joseph Breen is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on October 14, 1890[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 5, 1965[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (299 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Breen was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Joseph Breen passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Joseph Breen was born on October 14, 1890[3].
  • Joseph Breen was born on October 14, 1888[9].
  • Joseph Breen died on December 5, 1965[5].
  • Joseph Breen died on December 7, 1965[10].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].
  • Joseph Breen held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Joseph Breen's professions included journalist[6].
  • Joseph Breen's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Joseph Breen was educated at Saint Joseph's University[13].
  • Joseph Breen received the Academy Honorary Award[14].
  • Joseph Breen is recorded as male[15].
  • Joseph Breen's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Joseph Breen's family name is recorded as Breen[17].
  • Joseph Breen's given name is recorded as Joseph[18].
  • Joseph Breen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Breen's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1890[3] and October 14, 1888[9].

Education

Joseph Breen's education included a stint at Saint Joseph's University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and screenwriter[7].

Recognition

Joseph Breen received the Academy Honorary Award[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 5, 1965[5] and December 7, 1965[10]. Joseph Breen died in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Joseph Breen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (299 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Breen born?

Joseph Breen was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Joseph Breen die?

Joseph Breen passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Joseph Breen do for work?

Joseph Breen worked as journalist[6] and screenwriter[7].

Where did Joseph Breen go to school?

Joseph Breen was educated at Saint Joseph's University[13].

What awards did Joseph Breen receive?

Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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