Peter Wells

New Zealand writer and film director
Person human Q7177645
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Peter Wells

Summary

Peter Wells is a human[1]. His place of birth was Point Chevalier[2]. He was born on February 8, 1950[3]. He died in Ponsonby[4]. He died on February 18, 2019[5]. He worked as a film director[6], biographer[7], director[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Peter Wells was born in Point Chevalier[2].
  • Peter Wells passed away in Ponsonby[4].
  • Peter Wells was born on February 8, 1950[3].
  • Peter Wells died on February 18, 2019[5].
  • Peter Wells held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Peter Wells worked as a film director[6].
  • Peter Wells worked as a biographer[7].
  • Peter Wells worked as a director[8].
  • Peter Wells's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Peter Wells received the New Zealand Order of Merit[12].
  • Peter Wells is recorded as male[13].
  • Peter Wells's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Peter Wells's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[15].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[16].
  • Peter Wells's family name is recorded as Wells[17].
  • Peter Wells's given name is recorded as Peter[18].
  • Peter Wells's official website is recorded as http://www.peterwellsblog.com/[19].
  • Peter Wells's work location is recorded as New Zealand[20].
  • Peter Wells's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Peter Wells's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Peter Wells[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Wells was born in Point Chevalier[2]. He was born on February 8, 1950[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Peter Wells received the New Zealand Order of Merit[12].

Death and Burial

Peter Wells died on February 18, 2019[5]. He died in Ponsonby[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[16].

Why It Matters

Peter Wells ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Peter Wells born?

Peter Wells was born in Point Chevalier[2].

Where did Peter Wells die?

Peter Wells passed away in Ponsonby[4].

What did Peter Wells do for work?

Peter Wells worked as film director[6], biographer[7], director[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did Peter Wells receive?

Honors received include New Zealand Order of Merit[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . google.com. google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . nzherald.co.nz. nzherald.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Ponsonby
    Award received
    Official website http://www.peterwellsblog.com/
    Cause of death prostate cancer
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