Martin Ritt

American film director (1914–1990)
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Martin Ritt
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Summary

Martin Ritt was born on March 2, 1914[1], in New York City[2]. He died on December 8, 1990[3], in Santa Monica[4]. He worked as a film producer[5], film director[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,052 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: December 8, 1999[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: director[14]
  • Educated at: St. John's University[15], DeWitt Clinton High School[16]
  • Award received: BAFTA Award for Best British Film[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Martin Ritt[19]
  • Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[20]
  • Family name: Ritt[21]
  • Given name: Martin[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Start of work period: 1950[26]
  • End of work period: 1990[27]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Harvard Film Archive Project[28]

Why It Matters

Martin Ritt has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Martin Ritt born?

Martin Ritt was born in New York City[2].

Where did Martin Ritt die?

Martin Ritt passed away in Santa Monica[4].

What did Martin Ritt do for work?

Martin Ritt worked as a film producer[5], film director[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], and theatrical director[9].

Where did Martin Ritt go to school?

Martin Ritt was educated at St. John's University[15] and DeWitt Clinton High School[16].

What awards did Martin Ritt receive?

Honors received include BAFTA Award for Best British Film[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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