Preston Sturges
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Summary
Preston Sturges was born on August 29, 1898[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on August 6, 1959[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], and playwright[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,910 views/month, #6,999 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ferncliff Cemetery[11]
- Mother: Mary Desti[12]
- Spouse: Eleanor Post Hutton[13]
- Child: Tom Sturges[14], Solomon Sturges[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: actor[18], director[19], inventor[20], film screenwriter[21], author[22]
- Educated at: Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[23]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Preston Sturges[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[28]
- Family name: Sturges[29], Biden[30]
- Given name: Preston[31], Edmund[32]
- Official website: http://www.prestonsturges.com/main.html[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Topic has template: Template:Preston Sturges[37]
- Birth name: Edmund Preston Biden[38]
- Start of work period: 1928[39]
Why It Matters
Preston Sturges has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by John Lasseter[42], a film director[43], b. 1957[44], of United States[45], awarded the Special Achievement Academy Award[46].
FAQs
Where was Preston Sturges born?
Preston Sturges was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Preston Sturges die?
Preston Sturges passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Preston Sturges's parents?
Preston Sturges's mother was Mary Desti[12].
Who was Preston Sturges married to?
Preston Sturges's spouses include Eleanor Post Hutton[13].
What did Preston Sturges do for work?
Preston Sturges worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], and playwright[9].
Where did Preston Sturges go to school?
Preston Sturges was educated at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[23].
What awards did Preston Sturges receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[24] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
Who did Preston Sturges influence?
Preston Sturges has been cited as an influence by John Lasseter[42].