Norman Panama

American film director and screenwriter (1914-2003)
Person human Q544016
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Norman Panama

Summary

Norman Panama is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on April 21, 1914[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 13, 2003[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], writer[8], film director[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Norman Panama was born in Chicago[2].
  • Norman Panama passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Norman Panama was born on April 21, 1914[3].
  • Norman Panama died on January 13, 2003[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
  • Norman Panama held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Norman Panama's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Norman Panama worked as a film producer[7].
  • Norman Panama's professions included writer[8].
  • Norman Panama worked as a film director[9].
  • Norman Panama worked as a director[10].
  • Norman Panama received the Edgar Awards[14].
  • Norman Panama is recorded as male[15].
  • Norman Panama's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[17].
  • Norman Panama's family name is recorded as Panama[18].
  • Norman Panama's given name is recorded as Norman[19].
  • Norman Panama's work location is recorded as United States[20].
  • Norman Panama's medical condition is recorded as Parkinson's disease[21].
  • Norman Panama's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Norman Panama's partner in business or sport is recorded as Melvin Frank[23].
  • Norman Panama's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[24].
  • Norman Panama's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[25].
  • Norman Panama's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[26].
  • Norman Panama's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Norman Panama was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on April 21, 1914[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], writer[8], film director[9], and director[10].

Recognition

Norman Panama received the Edgar Awards[14].

Death and Burial

Norman Panama died on January 13, 2003[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[17]. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Norman Panama ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Norman Panama born?

Norman Panama's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Norman Panama die?

Norman Panama passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Norman Panama do for work?

Norman Panama worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], writer[8], film director[9], and director[10].

What awards did Norman Panama receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[14].

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. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. 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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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport Melvin Frank
    Given name Norman
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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