King Vidor

Summary

King Vidor is a human^[1]. Born in Galveston^[2], he… he was born on February 8, 1894^[3]. He passed away in Paso Robles^[4]. He died on November 1, 1982^[5]. He worked as a film director^[6], film producer^[7], screenwriter^[8], writer^[9], and director^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #6,781 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• King Vidor's place of birth was Galveston^[2].
• King Vidor died in Paso Robles^[4].
• King Vidor was born on February 8, 1894^[3].
• King Vidor died on November 1, 1982^[5].
• Among King Vidor's spouses was Florence Vidor^[12].
• Among King Vidor's spouses was Eleanor Boardman^[13].
• A child of King Vidor was Belinda Vidor^[14].
• King Vidor held citizenship in United States^[15].
• King Vidor worked as a film director^[6].
• King Vidor worked as a film producer^[7].
• King Vidor's professions included screenwriter^[8].
• King Vidor worked as a writer^[9].
• King Vidor worked as a director^[10].
• King Vidor's professions included film screenwriter^[16].
• King Vidor was educated at Peacock Military Academy^[17].
• A notable work attributed to King Vidor is The Big Parade^[18].
• A notable work attributed to King Vidor is The Crowd^[19].
• A notable work attributed to King Vidor is Hallelujah!^[20].
• A notable work attributed to King Vidor is The Champ^[21].
• A notable work attributed to King Vidor is Our Daily Bread^[22].
• A notable work attributed to King Vidor is Stella Dallas^[23].
• King Vidor received the Academy Honorary Award^[24].
• King Vidor received the Golden Plate Award^[25].
• King Vidor received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film^[26].
• King Vidor received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27].

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Origins and Family

King Vidor's place of birth was Galveston^[2]. He was born on February 8, 1894^[3].

Education

King Vidor was educated at Peacock Military Academy^[17].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Big Parade^[18], a film^[28]; The Crowd^[19], a film^[29]; Hallelujah!^[20], a film^[30]; The Champ^[21], a film^[31]; Our Daily Bread^[22], a film^[32]; and Stella Dallas^[23], a film^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Honorary Award^[24], an Academy Awards^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1928^[36]; Golden Plate Award^[25], an award^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1961^[39]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film^[26], a class of award^[40], in United States^[41]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27], a commemorative plaque^[42], in United States^[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Florence Vidor^[12], a stage actor^[44], 1895–1977^[45], of United States^[46] and Eleanor Boardman^[13], an actor^[47], 1898–1991^[48], of United States^[49], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[50]. A child of King Vidor was Belinda Vidor^[14]. His religion is recorded as Christian Science^[51]. He was affiliated with the California Republican Party^[52].

Death and Burial

King Vidor died on November 1, 1982^[5]. He passed away in Paso Robles^[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease^[53].

Why It Matters

King Vidor ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #6,781 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[54] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[55]

He has been cited as an influence by Humberto Mauro^[56], an actor^[57], 1897–1983^[58], of Brazil^[59], specialised in film direction^[60].

FAQs

Where was King Vidor born?

King Vidor's place of birth was Galveston^[2].

Where did King Vidor die?

King Vidor died in Paso Robles^[4].

Who was King Vidor married to?

King Vidor's spouses include Florence Vidor^[12] and Eleanor Boardman^[13].

What did King Vidor do for work?

King Vidor worked as film director^[6], film producer^[7], screenwriter^[8], writer^[9], and director^[10].

Where did King Vidor go to school?

King Vidor was educated at Peacock Military Academy^[17].

What awards did King Vidor receive?

Honors received include Academy Honorary Award^[24], Golden Plate Award^[25], National Board of Review Award for Best Film^[26], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27].

Who did King Vidor influence?

King Vidor has been cited as an influence by Humberto Mauro^[56].