Karel Reisz

Czech-born British director, producer, film theorist, theatre director (1926-2002)
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Karel Reisz
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Karel Reisz

Summary

Karel Reisz is a human[1]. He was born in Moravská Ostrava[2]. He was born on +1926-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Camden Town[4]. He died on +2002-11-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karel Reisz's place of birth was Moravská Ostrava[2].
  • Karel Reisz died in Camden Town[4].
  • Karel Reisz passed away in London[12].
  • Karel Reisz was born on +1926-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karel Reisz was born on +1926-01-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Karel Reisz died on +2002-11-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Karel Reisz's spouses was Betsy Blair[14].
  • Karel Reisz held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Karel Reisz held citizenship in Czech Republic[16].
  • Karel Reisz is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[17].
  • Karel Reisz worked as a film director[6].
  • Karel Reisz worked as a film producer[7].
  • Karel Reisz worked as a writer[8].
  • Karel Reisz's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Karel Reisz worked as a director[10].
  • Karel Reisz's professions included producer[18].
  • Karel Reisz's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[19].
  • Karel Reisz's education included a stint at Leighton Park School[20].
  • Karel Reisz received the BAFTA Award for Best Film[21].
  • Karel Reisz was a member of Winton's children[22].
  • Karel Reisz's image is recorded as Aankomst en vertrek, cineasten, actrises, Blair, Betsy, Bestanddeelnr 919-6997 (cropped).jpg[23].
  • Karel Reisz is recorded as male[24].
  • Karel Reisz's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Karel Reisz's ISNI is recorded as 0000000121181013[26].
  • Karel Reisz's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 2643759[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Moravská Ostrava[2], Karel Reisz… Recorded date of birth include +1926-07-21T00:00:00Z[3] and +1926-01-01T00:00:00Z[13]. He is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[17].

Education

Educated at Emmanuel College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1584[30] and Leighton Park School[20], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1890[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], director[10], and producer[18].

Recognition

Karel Reisz received the BAFTA Award for Best Film[21].

Personal Life

Karel Reisz was married to Betsy Blair[14].

Death and Burial

Karel Reisz died on +2002-11-25T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Camden Town[4], an area of London[34], in United Kingdom[35] and London[12], a metropolis[36], in Roman Empire[37], founded in 0047[38].

Why It Matters

Karel Reisz ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Karel Reisz born?

Karel Reisz's place of birth was Moravská Ostrava[2].

Where did Karel Reisz die?

Karel Reisz passed away in Camden Town[4].

Who was Karel Reisz married to?

Karel Reisz's spouses include Betsy Blair[14].

What did Karel Reisz do for work?

Karel Reisz worked as film director[6], film producer[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and director[10].

Where did Karel Reisz go to school?

Karel Reisz was educated at Emmanuel College[19] and Leighton Park School[20].

What awards did Karel Reisz receive?

Honors received include BAFTA Award for Best Film[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Encyclopedia of Ostrava History. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Ethnic group Czechs
    Described by source Records of persons of interest, The Times, REGO
    Occupation
    Educated at Emmanuel College, Leighton Park School
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