Peter Wollen

British filmmaker (1938-2019)
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Peter Wollen

Summary

Peter Wollen is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on June 29, 1938[3]. He died on December 17, 2019[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film director[6], art historian[7], film theorist[8], and film screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Peter Wollen…
  • Peter Wollen was born on June 29, 1938[3].
  • Peter Wollen died on December 17, 2019[4].
  • A child of Peter Wollen was Audrey Wollen[11].
  • Peter Wollen held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Peter Wollen's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Peter Wollen's professions included film director[6].
  • Peter Wollen's professions included art historian[7].
  • Peter Wollen worked as a film theorist[8].
  • Peter Wollen's professions included film screenwriter[9].
  • Peter Wollen worked as a film producer[13].
  • Among Peter Wollen's employers was University of California, Los Angeles[14].
  • Peter Wollen's education included a stint at Christ Church[15].
  • Peter Wollen is recorded as male[16].
  • Peter Wollen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Peter Wollen's family name is recorded as Wollen[18].
  • Peter Wollen's given name is recorded as Peter[19].
  • Peter Wollen's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[20].
  • Peter Wollen's described by source is recorded as Peter Wollen, Who Wrote a Film Theory Bible, Is Dead at 81[21].
  • Peter Wollen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Wollen's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 29, 1938[3].

Education

Peter Wollen's education included a stint at Christ Church[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[5], film director[6], art historian[7], film theorist[8], film screenwriter[9], and film producer[13]. Among Peter Wollen's employers was University of California, Los Angeles[14].

Personal Life

A child of Peter Wollen was Audrey Wollen[11].

Death and Burial

Peter Wollen died on December 17, 2019[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Wollen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Peter Wollen born?

Peter Wollen's place of birth was London[2].

What did Peter Wollen do for work?

Peter Wollen worked as screenwriter[5], film director[6], art historian[7], film theorist[8], and film screenwriter[9].

Where did Peter Wollen go to school?

Peter Wollen was educated at Christ Church[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . thepowerplant.org. thepowerplant.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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