Ken Annakin

English film director (1914–2009)
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Ken Annakin

Summary

Ken Annakin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Beverley[2]. He was born on August 10, 1914[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on April 22, 2009[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and director[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Ken Annakin's place of birth was Beverley[2].
  • Ken Annakin died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Ken Annakin was born on August 10, 1914[3].
  • Ken Annakin died on April 22, 2009[5].
  • Ken Annakin is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].
  • Ken Annakin held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Ken Annakin worked as a film director[6].
  • Ken Annakin worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Ken Annakin worked as a film producer[8].
  • Ken Annakin's professions included director[9].
  • Ken Annakin was educated at Beverley Grammar School[13].
  • Ken Annakin received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Ken Annakin received the Disney Legends[15].
  • Ken Annakin received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[16].
  • Ken Annakin received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[17].
  • Ken Annakin is recorded as male[18].
  • Ken Annakin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ken Annakin's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[20].
  • Ken Annakin's Commons category is recorded as Ken Annakin[21].
  • The cause of death was heart disease[22].
  • Ken Annakin's family name is recorded as Annakin[23].
  • Ken Annakin's given name is recorded as Ken[24].
  • Ken Annakin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Ken Annakin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[26].
  • Ken Annakin's nominated for is recorded as Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ken Annakin's place of birth was Beverley[2]. He was born on August 10, 1914[3].

Education

Ken Annakin's education included a stint at Beverley Grammar School[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Disney Legends[15], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1987[32]; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[16], a class of award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1981[35]; and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[17], a class of award[36], in United States[37].

Death and Burial

Ken Annakin died on April 22, 2009[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[22]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ken Annakin has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Ken Annakin born?

Ken Annakin was born in Beverley[2].

Where did Ken Annakin die?

Ken Annakin passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

What did Ken Annakin do for work?

Ken Annakin worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and director[9].

Where did Ken Annakin go to school?

Ken Annakin was educated at Beverley Grammar School[13].

What awards did Ken Annakin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], Disney Legends[15], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[16], and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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