Joy Batchelor

English animator, director and producer (1914-1991)
Person human Q14949452
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Joy Batchelor

Summary

Joy Batchelor is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Watford[2]. She was born on May 12, 1914[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on May 14, 1991[5]. She worked as an animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and television producer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joy Batchelor's place of birth was Watford[2].
  • Joy Batchelor passed away in London[4].
  • Joy Batchelor was born on May 12, 1914[3].
  • Joy Batchelor was born on May 22, 1914[12].
  • Joy Batchelor died on May 14, 1991[5].
  • Among Joy Batchelor's spouses was John Halas[13].
  • Joy Batchelor held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Joy Batchelor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Joy Batchelor's professions included animator[6].
  • Joy Batchelor's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Joy Batchelor's professions included film director[8].
  • Joy Batchelor's professions included film producer[9].
  • Joy Batchelor's professions included television producer[10].
  • Joy Batchelor worked as a producer[16].
  • Joy Batchelor was educated at Watford Grammar School for Girls[17].
  • Joy Batchelor is recorded as female[18].
  • Joy Batchelor's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Joy Batchelor's family name is recorded as Batchelor[20].
  • Joy Batchelor's given name is recorded as Joy[21].
  • Joy Batchelor's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[22].
  • Joy Batchelor's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Joy Batchelor's floruit is recorded as 1970[24].
  • Joy Batchelor's partner in business or sport is recorded as John Halas[25].
  • Joy Batchelor's described by source is recorded as Women film directors : an international bio-critical dictionary[26].
  • Joy Batchelor's described by source is recorded as The St. James women filmmakers encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joy Batchelor's place of birth was Watford[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 12, 1914[3] and May 22, 1914[12].

Education

Joy Batchelor's education included a stint at Watford Grammar School for Girls[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], television producer[10], and producer[16].

Personal Life

Joy Batchelor was married to John Halas[13].

Death and Burial

Joy Batchelor died on May 14, 1991[5]. She died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Joy Batchelor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,160 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Joy Batchelor born?

Joy Batchelor's place of birth was Watford[2].

Where did Joy Batchelor die?

Joy Batchelor died in London[4].

Who was Joy Batchelor married to?

Joy Batchelor's spouses include John Halas[13].

What did Joy Batchelor do for work?

Joy Batchelor worked as animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and television producer[10].

Where did Joy Batchelor go to school?

Joy Batchelor was educated at Watford Grammar School for Girls[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . catalogue of Eye Film Museum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . catalogue of Eye Film Museum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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