Richard Brooks

American screenwriter, film director and producer (1912-1992)
Person human Q434342
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Richard Brooks

Summary

Richard Brooks is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1912[3]. He passed away in Studio City[4]. He died on March 11, 1992[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], novelist[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,783 views/month, #6,624 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Brooks's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Richard Brooks died in Studio City[4].
  • Richard Brooks was born on May 18, 1912[3].
  • Richard Brooks died on March 11, 1992[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
  • Richard Brooks was married to Jean Brooks[13].
  • Richard Brooks was married to Jean Simmons[14].
  • Richard Brooks held citizenship in United States[15].
  • American English was Richard Brooks's native language[16].
  • Richard Brooks worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Richard Brooks's professions included film producer[7].
  • Richard Brooks worked as a film director[8].
  • Richard Brooks's professions included novelist[9].
  • Richard Brooks worked as a director[10].
  • Richard Brooks's education included a stint at Temple University[17].
  • Richard Brooks received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[18].
  • Richard Brooks received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Richard Brooks is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard Brooks's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard Brooks's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[22].
  • Richard Brooks's Commons category is recorded as Richard Brooks[23].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[24].
  • Richard Brooks's family name is recorded as Brooks[25].
  • Richard Brooks's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Brooks's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Brooks's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on May 18, 1912[3]. American English was his native language[16].

Education

Richard Brooks was educated at Temple University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], novelist[9], and director[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[18], an award for best adapted screenplay[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Brooks[13], an actor[33], 1915–1963[34], of United States[35] and Jean Simmons[14], a film actor[36], 1929–2010[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[39].

Death and Burial

Richard Brooks died on March 11, 1992[5]. He passed away in Studio City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[24]. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Brooks ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,783 views/month, #6,624 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Richard Brooks born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Richard Brooks…

Where did Richard Brooks die?

Richard Brooks passed away in Studio City[4].

Who was Richard Brooks married to?

Richard Brooks's spouses include Jean Brooks[13] and Jean Simmons[14].

What did Richard Brooks do for work?

Richard Brooks worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], novelist[9], and director[10].

Where did Richard Brooks go to school?

Richard Brooks was educated at Temple University[17].

What awards did Richard Brooks receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[18] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . American Novelists of Today. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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