Paul Grimault

French film director and animator (1905–1994)
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Paul Grimault

Summary

Paul Grimault is a human[1]. Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2], he… he was born on +1905-03-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis[4]. He died on +1994-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], film director[7], animator[8], screenwriter[9], and actor[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

  • Paul Grimault's place of birth was Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
  • Paul Grimault passed away in Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis[4].
  • Paul Grimault was born on +1905-03-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Grimault died on +1994-03-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Paul Grimault is buried at Cimetière de l'Ouest[12].
  • Paul Grimault held citizenship in France[13].
  • Paul Grimault's professions included film producer[6].
  • Paul Grimault's professions included film director[7].
  • Paul Grimault's professions included animator[8].
  • Paul Grimault's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Paul Grimault's professions included actor[10].
  • Paul Grimault worked as a writer[14].
  • Paul Grimault's field of work was animated feature film[15].
  • Paul Grimault received the Louis Delluc Prize[16].
  • Paul Grimault received the Honorary César[17].
  • Paul Grimault received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18].
  • Paul Grimault received the Émile-Reynaud Prize[19].
  • Paul Grimault received the Émile Cohl Prize[20].
  • Paul Grimault's image is recorded as Paul Grimault en 1961.jpg[21].
  • Paul Grimault is recorded as male[22].
  • Paul Grimault's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Paul Grimault's ISNI is recorded as 0000000115439743[24].
  • Paul Grimault's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 114772824[25].
  • Paul Grimault's GND ID is recorded as 119103230[26].
  • Paul Grimault's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n87828137[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Grimault was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on +1905-03-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], film director[7], animator[8], screenwriter[9], actor[10], and writer[14]. Paul Grimault's field of work was animated feature film[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Louis Delluc Prize[16], a film award[28], in France[29], founded in 1937[30]; Honorary César[17], a César Award[31], in France[32], founded in 1976[33]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Émile-Reynaud Prize[19], a film award[36], in France[37], founded in 1943[38]; and Émile Cohl Prize[20], a film award[39], in France[40], founded in 1943[41].

Death and Burial

Paul Grimault died on +1994-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de l'Ouest[12].

Why It Matters

Paul Grimault 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 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Paul Grimault born?

Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2], Paul Grimault…

Where did Paul Grimault die?

Paul Grimault passed away in Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis[4].

What did Paul Grimault do for work?

Paul Grimault worked as film producer[6], film director[7], animator[8], screenwriter[9], and actor[10].

What awards did Paul Grimault receive?

Honors received include Louis Delluc Prize[16], Honorary César[17], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18], and Émile-Reynaud Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. paulgrimault.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. networkawesome.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . locatetv.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . encyclopedia.com. encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . IMDb. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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