Ralph Dawson

American film editor (1897-1962)
Person human Q453160
Ralph Dawson
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Ralph Dawson

Summary

Ralph Dawson is a human[1]. Born in Westborough[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1897[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on November 15, 1962[5]. He worked as a film editor[6], screenwriter[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Dawson's place of birth was Westborough[2].
  • Ralph Dawson passed away in Hollywood[4].
  • Ralph Dawson was born on April 18, 1897[3].
  • Ralph Dawson died on November 15, 1962[5].
  • Ralph Dawson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ralph Dawson's professions included film editor[6].
  • Ralph Dawson's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Ralph Dawson worked as a film director[8].
  • Ralph Dawson received the Academy Award for Best Film Editing[11].
  • Ralph Dawson received the Academy Award for Best Film Editing[12].
  • Ralph Dawson received the Academy Award for Best Film Editing[13].
  • Ralph Dawson is recorded as male[14].
  • Ralph Dawson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ralph Dawson's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Dawson[16].
  • Ralph Dawson's family name is recorded as Dawson[17].
  • Ralph Dawson's given name is recorded as Ralph[18].
  • Ralph Dawson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Film Editing[19].
  • Ralph Dawson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Film Editing[20].
  • Ralph Dawson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Film Editing[21].
  • Ralph Dawson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Film Editing[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Ralph Dawson's place of birth was Westborough[2]. He was born on April 18, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Film Editing[11], an Academy Awards[23], in United States[24], founded in 1935[25].

Death and Burial

Ralph Dawson died on November 15, 1962[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4].

Why It Matters

Ralph Dawson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Dawson born?

Ralph Dawson's place of birth was Westborough[2].

Where did Ralph Dawson die?

Ralph Dawson died in Hollywood[4].

What did Ralph Dawson do for work?

Ralph Dawson worked as film editor[6], screenwriter[7], and film director[8].

What awards did Ralph Dawson receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Film Editing[11], Academy Award for Best Film Editing[12], and Academy Award for Best Film Editing[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . fandango.com. fandango.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Ralph
    Family name Dawson
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