Michael Cacoyannis
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Summary
Michael Cacoyannis was born on June 11, 1921[1], in Limassol[2]. He died on July 25, 2011[3], in Athens[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film editor[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,282 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 11, 1922[11]
- Place of burial: Michael Cacoyannis Cultural Centre[12]
- Country of citizenship: British Cyprus[13], United Kingdom[14], Greece[15]
- Native language: Greek[16]
- Ethnic group: Greek Cypriots[17]
- Occupation: director[18], actor[19], translator[20], announcer[21], theatrical director[22], film screenwriter[23], filmmaker[24]
- Employer: Finos Film[25], British Broadcasting Corporation[26]
- Educated at: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[27]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[28], Order of Makarios III[29], Grand prix des Amériques[30], Athens Academy Awards[31], Thessaloniki film festival 1962[32], Festival du cinéma grec 1977[33]
- Member of: Gray's Inn[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Unmarried partner: Yael Dayan[36]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[37]
- Residence: Plaka[38]
- Family name: Cacoyannis[39]
- Given name: Michael[40]
- Official website: https://mcf.gr[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[43]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[44], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[45], Academy Award for Best Picture[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Greek[47], English[48], French[49], Italian[50]
- Name in native language: Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: GR[53]
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Began / founded: 1922-06-11[54]
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Ended / dissolved: 2011-07-25[55]
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Community tags: greek[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3a5d6b8f-39c8-4bc7-b3c4-464d488f6552[57]
Why It Matters
Michael Cacoyannis has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Michael Cacoyannis born?
Michael Cacoyannis's place of birth was Limassol[2].
Where did Michael Cacoyannis die?
Michael Cacoyannis died in Athens[4].
What did Michael Cacoyannis do for work?
Michael Cacoyannis worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film editor[8], and lawyer[9].
Where did Michael Cacoyannis go to school?
Michael Cacoyannis was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[27].
What awards did Michael Cacoyannis receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[28], Order of Makarios III[29], Grand prix des Amériques[30], and Athens Academy Awards[31].