Len Lye

Summary

Len Lye is a human^[1]. Born in Christchurch^[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1901^[3]. He passed away in Warwick^[4]. He died on May 15, 1980^[5]. He worked as a film director^[6], sculptor^[7], writer^[8], film producer^[9], and director^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Len Lye was born in Christchurch^[2].
• Len Lye passed away in Warwick^[4].
• Len Lye was born on July 5, 1901^[3].
• Len Lye died on May 15, 1980^[5].
• Len Lye held citizenship in New Zealand^[12].
• Len Lye's professions included film director^[6].
• Len Lye's professions included sculptor^[7].
• Len Lye worked as a writer^[8].
• Len Lye's professions included film producer^[9].
• Len Lye worked as a director^[10].
• Len Lye's field of work was film^[13].
• Len Lye's education included a stint at Wellington High School^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Len Lye is Wind Wand^[15].
• Len Lye was a member of Art Workers' Coalition^[16].
• Len Lye is recorded as male^[17].
• Len Lye's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Len Lye's Commons category is recorded as Len Lye^[19].
• Len Lye's residence is recorded as Australia^[20].
• Len Lye's residence is recorded as Samoan Islands^[21].
• Len Lye's residence is recorded as London^[22].
• Len Lye's residence is recorded as New York City^[23].
• Len Lye's family name is recorded as Lye^[24].
• Len Lye's given name is recorded as Len^[25].
• Len Lye's described by source is recorded as UbuWeb^[26].
• Len Lye's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Christchurch^[2], Len Lye… he was born on July 5, 1901^[3].

Education

Len Lye's education included a stint at Wellington High School^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[6], sculptor^[7], writer^[8], film producer^[9], and director^[10]. Len Lye's field of work was film^[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Len Lye is Wind Wand^[15].

Death and Burial

Len Lye died on May 15, 1980^[5]. He passed away in Warwick^[4].

Why It Matters

Len Lye ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Len Lye born?

Len Lye's place of birth was Christchurch^[2].

Where did Len Lye die?

Len Lye passed away in Warwick^[4].

What did Len Lye do for work?

Len Lye worked as film director^[6], sculptor^[7], writer^[8], film producer^[9], and director^[10].

Where did Len Lye go to school?

Len Lye was educated at Wellington High School^[14].