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Patrick Tam

Chinese film director and screenwriter
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Patrick Tam

Summary

Patrick Tam is a human[1]. Born in British Hong Kong[2], he… he was born on March 25, 1948[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film editor[5], and screenwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Patrick Tam's place of birth was British Hong Kong[2].
  • Patrick Tam was born on March 25, 1948[3].
  • Patrick Tam held citizenship in British Hong Kong[8].
  • Patrick Tam worked as a film director[4].
  • Patrick Tam worked as a film editor[5].
  • Patrick Tam worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Patrick Tam's education included a stint at Wah Yan College, Hong Kong[9].
  • Patrick Tam received the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[10].
  • Patrick Tam is recorded as male[11].
  • Patrick Tam's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Patrick Tam is associated with the Hong Kong New Wave movement[13].
  • Patrick Tam's family name is recorded as Tan[14].
  • Patrick Tam's given name is recorded as Patrick[15].
  • Patrick Tam's pseudonym is recorded as Patrick Tam[16].
  • Patrick Tam's pseudonym is recorded as Ka-Ming Tam[17].
  • Patrick Tam's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Patrick Tam (film director)[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Patrick Tam's place of birth was British Hong Kong[2]. He was born on March 25, 1948[3].

Education

Patrick Tam was educated at Wah Yan College, Hong Kong[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], film editor[5], and screenwriter[6].

Recognition

Patrick Tam received the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[10].

Why It Matters

Patrick Tam ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Patrick Tam born?

Patrick Tam's place of birth was British Hong Kong[2].

What did Patrick Tam do for work?

Patrick Tam worked as film director[4], film editor[5], and screenwriter[6].

Where did Patrick Tam go to school?

Patrick Tam was educated at Wah Yan College, Hong Kong[9].

What awards did Patrick Tam receive?

Honors received include Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . movie.douban.com. movie.douban.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Patrick
    Family name → Tan
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