Luc Besson

French filmmaker (born 1959)
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Luc Besson

Summary

Luc Besson is a human[1]. Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1959[3]. He worked as a film producer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], and children's writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.092% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,813 views/month, #919 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Luc Besson's place of birth was 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Luc Besson was born on March 18, 1959[3].
  • Luc Besson's mother was Danièle Plane[10].
  • Luc Besson was married to Virginie Silla[11].
  • A child of Luc Besson was Juliette Besson[12].
  • A child of Luc Besson was Shanna Besson[13].
  • A child of Luc Besson was Talia Besson[14].
  • A child of Luc Besson was Satine Besson[15].
  • A child of Luc Besson was Mao Besson[16].
  • Luc Besson held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Luc Besson's native language[18].
  • Luc Besson worked as a film producer[4].
  • Luc Besson's professions included film director[5].
  • Luc Besson worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Luc Besson's professions included actor[7].
  • Luc Besson's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Luc Besson worked as a film editor[19].
  • Luc Besson held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Luc Besson is Léon: The Professional[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Luc Besson is Arthur and the Minimoys[22].
  • Luc Besson received the César Award for Best Director[23].
  • Luc Besson received the Inkpot Award[24].
  • Luc Besson received the Sitges Film Festival Best Director award[25].
  • Luc Besson is recorded as male[26].
  • Luc Besson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Luc Besson was born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on March 18, 1959[3]. His mother was Danièle Plane[10]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], children's writer[8], and film editor[19]. Luc Besson held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Léon: The Professional[21], a film[28] and Arthur and the Minimoys[22], a film[29].

Recognition

Awards received include César Award for Best Director[23], a César Award[30], in France[31], founded in 1976[32]; Inkpot Award[24], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1974[35]; and Sitges Film Festival Best Director award[25], a film award[36], in Spain[37].

Personal Life

Among Luc Besson's spouses was Virginie Silla[11]. Children include Juliette Besson[12], an actor[38], b. 1987[39], of France[40]; Shanna Besson[13], a photographer[41], b. 1993[42], of France[43]; Talia Besson[14], an actor[44], b. 2001[45], of France[46]; Satine Besson[15]; and Mao Besson[16].

Why It Matters

Luc Besson ranks in the top 0.092% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,813 views/month, #919 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include Arthur series[49], a children's book series[50]; Arthur and the Forbidden City[51], a literary work[52]; Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard[53], a written work[54]; and Arthur and the Minimoys[55], a literary work[56].

FAQs

Where was Luc Besson born?

Luc Besson's place of birth was 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Who were Luc Besson's parents?

Luc Besson's mother was Danièle Plane[10].

Who was Luc Besson married to?

Luc Besson's spouses include Virginie Silla[11].

What did Luc Besson do for work?

Luc Besson worked as film producer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], and children's writer[8].

What awards did Luc Besson receive?

Honors received include César Award for Best Director[23], Inkpot Award[24], and Sitges Film Festival Best Director award[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [5] . LUMIERE. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . CineMagia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Related category Category:Films directed by Luc Besson, Category:Films produced by Luc Besson, Category:Films with screenplays by Luc Besson
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