Leslie McFarlane

Canadian filmmaker and writer
Person human Q14767574
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Leslie McFarlane

Summary

Leslie McFarlane is a human[1]. He was born in Carleton Place[2]. He was born on October 25, 1902[3]. He died in Whitby[4]. He died on September 6, 1977[5]. He worked as a writer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Carleton Place[2], Leslie McFarlane…
  • Leslie McFarlane died in Whitby[4].
  • Leslie McFarlane was born on October 25, 1902[3].
  • Leslie McFarlane died on September 6, 1977[5].
  • Leslie McFarlane held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Leslie McFarlane worked as a writer[6].
  • Leslie McFarlane's professions included film director[7].
  • Leslie McFarlane worked as a novelist[8].
  • Leslie McFarlane's professions included children's writer[9].
  • Leslie McFarlane worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Leslie McFarlane worked as a director[13].
  • Among Leslie McFarlane's employers was National Film Board of Canada[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Leslie McFarlane is The Hardy Boys[15].
  • Leslie McFarlane is recorded as male[16].
  • Leslie McFarlane's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Leslie McFarlane's family name is recorded as McFarlane[18].
  • Leslie McFarlane's given name is recorded as Leslie[19].
  • Leslie McFarlane's work location is recorded as Canada[20].
  • Leslie McFarlane's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Leslie McFarlane was born in Carleton Place[2]. He was born on October 25, 1902[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], screenwriter[10], and director[13]. Leslie McFarlane was employed by National Film Board of Canada[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leslie McFarlane is The Hardy Boys[15].

Death and Burial

Leslie McFarlane died on September 6, 1977[5]. He died in Whitby[4].

Why It Matters

Leslie McFarlane ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Leslie McFarlane born?

Leslie McFarlane was born in Carleton Place[2].

Where did Leslie McFarlane die?

Leslie McFarlane died in Whitby[4].

What did Leslie McFarlane do for work?

Leslie McFarlane worked as writer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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