Patrice Leconte

French film director and screenwriter (born 1947)
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Patrice Leconte

Summary

Patrice Leconte is a human[1]. His place of birth was 20th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on November 12, 1947[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], television director[7], and cartoonist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Patrice Leconte was born in 20th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Patrice Leconte was born on November 12, 1947[3].
  • Patrice Leconte held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Patrice Leconte's native language[11].
  • Patrice Leconte's professions included actor[4].
  • Patrice Leconte worked as a film director[5].
  • Patrice Leconte's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Patrice Leconte's professions included television director[7].
  • Patrice Leconte worked as a cartoonist[8].
  • Patrice Leconte worked as a film actor[12].
  • Among Patrice Leconte's employers was Europe 1[13].
  • Patrice Leconte was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[14].
  • Patrice Leconte received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[15].
  • Patrice Leconte received the César Award[16].
  • Patrice Leconte received the Louis Delluc Prize[17].
  • Patrice Leconte received the National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[18].
  • Patrice Leconte received the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film[19].
  • Patrice Leconte received the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language[20].
  • Patrice Leconte is recorded as male[21].
  • Patrice Leconte's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Patrice Leconte's Commons category is recorded as Patrice Leconte[23].
  • Patrice Leconte's archives at is recorded as Cinémathèque Française[24].
  • Patrice Leconte's family name is recorded as Leconte[25].
  • Patrice Leconte's given name is recorded as Patrice[26].
  • Patrice Leconte's floruit is recorded as January 1, 2013[27].

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Origins and Family

Patrice Leconte's place of birth was 20th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on November 12, 1947[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Patrice Leconte was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], television director[7], cartoonist[8], and film actor[12]. Patrice Leconte was employed by Europe 1[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; César Award[16], a group of awards[30], in France[31], founded in 1976[32], headquartered in Paris[33]; Louis Delluc Prize[17], a film award[34], in France[35], founded in 1937[36]; National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[18], a class of award[37]; Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film[19], a class of award[38], in United States[39]; and BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language[20], a class of award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1983[42].

Why It Matters

Patrice Leconte ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Patrice Leconte born?

Born in 20th arrondissement of Paris[2], Patrice Leconte…

What did Patrice Leconte do for work?

Patrice Leconte worked as actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], television director[7], and cartoonist[8].

Where did Patrice Leconte go to school?

Patrice Leconte was educated at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques[14].

What awards did Patrice Leconte receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[15], César Award[16], Louis Delluc Prize[17], and National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . contactmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [4] . frenchfilmsite.com. frenchfilmsite.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . theyshootpictures.com. theyshootpictures.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . ajw.asahi.com. ajw.asahi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . cineressources.net. cineressources.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nndb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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