Kurt Luedtke

playwright, screenwriter (1939-2020)
Person human Q1793822
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Kurt Luedtke

Summary

Kurt Luedtke is a human[1]. He was born in Michigan[2]. He was born on September 28, 1939[3]. He died in Royal Oak[4]. He died on August 9, 2020[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6] and journalist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Luedtke's place of birth was Michigan[2].
  • Kurt Luedtke died in Royal Oak[4].
  • Kurt Luedtke was born on September 28, 1939[3].
  • Kurt Luedtke died on August 9, 2020[5].
  • Kurt Luedtke held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Kurt Luedtke's native language[10].
  • Kurt Luedtke's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Kurt Luedtke worked as a journalist[7].
  • Among Kurt Luedtke's employers was Detroit Free Press[11].
  • Kurt Luedtke was employed by Miami Herald[12].
  • Kurt Luedtke's education included a stint at University of Michigan[13].
  • Kurt Luedtke's education included a stint at Brown University[14].
  • Kurt Luedtke received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[15].
  • Kurt Luedtke is recorded as male[16].
  • Kurt Luedtke's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Kurt Luedtke's family name is recorded as Luedtke[18].
  • Kurt Luedtke's given name is recorded as Kurt[19].
  • Kurt Luedtke's described by source is recorded as Kurt Luedtke, Newspaperman Turned Screenwriter, Dies at 80[20].
  • Kurt Luedtke's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21].
  • Kurt Luedtke's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[22].
  • Kurt Luedtke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Kurt Luedtke's present in work is recorded as Absence of Malice[24].
  • Kurt Luedtke's present in work is recorded as Rain Man[25].
  • Kurt Luedtke's present in work is recorded as The Bridges of Madison County[26].
  • Kurt Luedtke's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Kurt Luedtke'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Michigan[2], Kurt Luedtke… he was born on September 28, 1939[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31] and Brown University[14], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1765[34], headquartered in Providence[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6] and journalist[7]. Employers include Detroit Free Press[11], a newspaper[36], in United States[37], founded in 1831[38], headquartered in Detroit[39] and Miami Herald[12], a daily newspaper[40], in United States[41], founded in 1903[42], headquartered in Doral[43].

Recognition

Kurt Luedtke received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[15].

Death and Burial

Kurt Luedtke died on August 9, 2020[5]. He passed away in Royal Oak[4].

Why It Matters

Kurt Luedtke has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Luedtke born?

Kurt Luedtke was born in Michigan[2].

Where did Kurt Luedtke die?

Kurt Luedtke passed away in Royal Oak[4].

What did Kurt Luedtke do for work?

Kurt Luedtke worked as screenwriter[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Kurt Luedtke go to school?

Kurt Luedtke was educated at University of Michigan[13] and Brown University[14].

What awards did Kurt Luedtke receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . eu.freep.com. Retrieved . eu.freep.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . eldia.com. eldia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . La Razón. larazon.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . El País. elpais.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . El País. Retrieved . eu.freep.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . El País. elpais.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . El País. elpais.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . El País. elpais.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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