Norman Corwin

American radio producer and screenwriter (1910-2011)
Person human Q1251336
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Norman Corwin

Summary

Norman Corwin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on May 3, 1910[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on October 18, 2011[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and radio personality[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Norman Corwin's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • Norman Corwin died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Norman Corwin was born on May 3, 1910[3].
  • Norman Corwin died on October 18, 2011[5].
  • Among Norman Corwin's spouses was Katherine Locke[12].
  • Norman Corwin held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Norman Corwin's native language[14].
  • Norman Corwin worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Norman Corwin's professions included film producer[7].
  • Norman Corwin worked as a journalist[8].
  • Norman Corwin's professions included playwright[9].
  • Norman Corwin's professions included radio personality[10].
  • Norman Corwin worked as an actor[15].
  • Norman Corwin's field of work was broadcasting[16].
  • Norman Corwin received the Peabody Awards[17].
  • Norman Corwin is recorded as male[18].
  • Norman Corwin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Norman Corwin's Commons category is recorded as Norman Corwin[20].
  • Norman Corwin's archives at is recorded as Syracuse University Libraries[21].
  • Norman Corwin's family name is recorded as Corwin[22].
  • Norman Corwin's given name is recorded as Norman[23].
  • Norman Corwin's official website is recorded as http://www.normancorwin.com/[24].
  • Norman Corwin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[25].
  • Norman Corwin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Norman Corwin's subject has role is recorded as centenarian[27].

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Origins and Family

Norman Corwin's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on May 3, 1910[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], radio personality[10], and actor[15]. Norman Corwin's field of work was broadcasting[16].

Recognition

Norman Corwin received the Peabody Awards[17].

Personal Life

Among Norman Corwin's spouses was Katherine Locke[12].

Death and Burial

Norman Corwin died on October 18, 2011[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Norman Corwin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Norman Corwin born?

Born in Boston[2], Norman Corwin…

Where did Norman Corwin die?

Norman Corwin died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Norman Corwin married to?

Norman Corwin's spouses include Katherine Locke[12].

What did Norman Corwin do for work?

Norman Corwin worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and radio personality[10].

What awards did Norman Corwin receive?

Honors received include Peabody Awards[17].

References

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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] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . library.syr.edu. library.syr.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation screenwriter, film producer, journalist +4
    Native language English
    Official website http://www.normancorwin.com/
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