Paul May

German film director, film editor, screenwriter and film producer (1909-1976)
Person human Q76381
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Paul May

Summary

Paul May is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on May 8, 1909[3]. He died in Taufkirchen[4]. He died on February 25, 1976[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film editor[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul May was born in Munich[2].
  • Paul May passed away in Taufkirchen[4].
  • Paul May was born on May 8, 1909[3].
  • Paul May died on February 25, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Munich Forest Cemetery[11].
  • Paul May held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Paul May's professions included film director[6].
  • Paul May's professions included film editor[7].
  • Paul May's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Paul May's professions included film producer[9].
  • Paul May is recorded as male[13].
  • Paul May's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Paul May's family name is recorded as May[15].
  • Paul May's given name is recorded as Paul[16].
  • Paul May's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[17].
  • Paul May's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Paul May[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul May was born in Munich[2]. He was born on May 8, 1909[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Death and Burial

Paul May died on February 25, 1976[5]. He passed away in Taufkirchen[4]. He is buried at Munich Forest Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Paul May ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Paul May born?

Paul May was born in Munich[2].

Where did Paul May die?

Paul May passed away in Taufkirchen[4].

What did Paul May do for work?

Paul May worked as film director[6], film editor[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Paul
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Family name May
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