Richard Brooks

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

Richard Brooks was born on May 18, 1912[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on March 11, 1992[3], in Studio City[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,574 views/month, #6,624 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hillside Memorial Park[11]
  • Spouse: Jean Brooks[12], Jean Simmons[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[14]
  • Native language: American English[15]
  • Ethnic group: Americans[16]
  • Educated at: Temple University[17]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Military branch: United States Marine Corps[21]
  • Commons category: Richard Brooks[22]
  • Cause of death: heart failure[23]
  • Family name: Brooks[24]
  • Given name: Richard[25]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[26]
  • Described by source: American Novelists of Today[27]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[28], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[29], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[30], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
  • Topic has template: Template:Richard Brooks[33]
  • Birth name: Reuben Sax[34]
  • Name in native language: Richard Brooks[35]
  • Different from: Richard Brooks[36]
  • Number of children: 1[37]

Why It Matters

Richard Brooks has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Richard Brooks born?

Richard Brooks's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

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[12] and Jean Simmons[13].

What did Richard Brooks do for work?

Richard Brooks worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], and director[9].

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].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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