Philip Kaufman

American film director, screenwriter and film producer
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Philip Kaufman

Summary

Philip Kaufman is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on October 23, 1936[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], voice actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (779 views/month, #6,522 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philip Kaufman's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Philip Kaufman was born on October 23, 1936[3].
  • A child of Philip Kaufman was Peter Kaufman[10].
  • Philip Kaufman held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Philip Kaufman's professions included film actor[4].
  • Philip Kaufman worked as a voice actor[5].
  • Philip Kaufman worked as a film director[6].
  • Philip Kaufman worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Philip Kaufman's professions included film producer[8].
  • Philip Kaufman worked as a director[12].
  • Philip Kaufman's education included a stint at University of Chicago[13].
  • Philip Kaufman's education included a stint at Harvard Law School[14].
  • Philip Kaufman received the Saturn Award for Best Director[15].
  • Philip Kaufman received the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director[16].
  • Philip Kaufman received the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[17].
  • Philip Kaufman received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[18].
  • Philip Kaufman received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[19].
  • Philip Kaufman was a member of Writers Guild of America West[20].
  • Philip Kaufman is recorded as male[21].
  • Philip Kaufman's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Philip Kaufman's Commons category is recorded as Philip Kaufman[23].
  • Philip Kaufman's family name is recorded as Kaufman[24].
  • Philip Kaufman's given name is recorded as Philip[25].
  • Philip Kaufman's official website is recorded as http://www.philipkaufman.com/[26].
  • Philip Kaufman's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Philip Kaufman… he was born on October 23, 1936[3].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Harvard Law School[14], a graduate school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1817[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[4], voice actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and director[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Saturn Award for Best Director[15], an award for best direction[35], in United States[36], founded in 1976[37]; National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director[16], a class of award[38]; BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[17], a class of award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film[18], a class of award[41], in United States[42]; and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[19], a dramatic presentation award[43], founded in 1958[44].

Personal Life

A child of Philip Kaufman was Peter Kaufman[10].

Why It Matters

Philip Kaufman ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (779 views/month, #6,522 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

He has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[47], a film director[48], b. 1961[49], of Mexico[50], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[51].

FAQs

Where was Philip Kaufman born?

Born in Chicago[2], Philip Kaufman…

What did Philip Kaufman do for work?

Philip Kaufman worked as film actor[4], voice actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Philip Kaufman go to school?

Philip Kaufman was educated at University of Chicago[13] and Harvard Law School[14].

What awards did Philip Kaufman receive?

Honors received include Saturn Award for Best Director[15], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director[16], BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[17], and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[18].

Who did Philip Kaufman influence?

Philip Kaufman has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[47].

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  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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