Richard D. Zanuck

American film producer (1934–2012)
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Richard D. Zanuck

Summary

Richard D. Zanuck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on December 13, 1934[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on July 13, 2012[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,436 views/month, #6,741 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard D. Zanuck's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Richard D. Zanuck passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Richard D. Zanuck was born on December 13, 1934[3].
  • Richard D. Zanuck died on July 13, 2012[5].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's father was Darryl F. Zanuck[10].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's mother was Virginia Fox[11].
  • Richard D. Zanuck was married to Linda Harrison[12].
  • Among Richard D. Zanuck's spouses was Lili Gentle[13].
  • Among Richard D. Zanuck's spouses was Lili Fini Zanuck[14].
  • A child of Richard D. Zanuck was Dean Zanuck[15].
  • Richard D. Zanuck held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Richard D. Zanuck worked as a film producer[6].
  • Richard D. Zanuck worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's professions included producer[8].
  • Richard D. Zanuck was educated at Stanford University[17].
  • Richard D. Zanuck received the Academy Award for Best Picture[18].
  • Richard D. Zanuck received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Richard D. Zanuck is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's Commons category is recorded as Richard D. Zanuck[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[24].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's family name is recorded as Zanuck[25].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard D. Zanuck's given name is recorded as Darryl[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard D. Zanuck's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on December 13, 1934[3]. His father was Darryl F. Zanuck[10]. His mother was Virginia Fox[11].

Education

Richard D. Zanuck was educated at Stanford University[17].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Picture[18], an award for best film[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 Linda Harrison[12], a model[33], b. 1945[34], of United States[35]; Lili Gentle[13], an actor[36], b. 1940[37], of United States[38]; and Lili Fini Zanuck[14], a film director[39], b. 1954[40], of United States[41], awarded the Academy Award for Best Picture[42]. A child of Richard D. Zanuck was Dean Zanuck[15].

Death and Burial

Richard D. Zanuck died on July 13, 2012[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].

Why It Matters

Richard D. Zanuck ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,436 views/month, #6,741 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Richard D. Zanuck born?

Richard D. Zanuck was born in Los Angeles[2].

Where did Richard D. Zanuck die?

Richard D. Zanuck passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were Richard D. Zanuck's parents?

Richard D. Zanuck's father was Darryl F. Zanuck[10]. Richard D. Zanuck's mother was Virginia Fox[11].

Who was Richard D. Zanuck married to?

Richard D. Zanuck's spouses include Linda Harrison[12], Lili Gentle[13], and Lili Fini Zanuck[14].

What did Richard D. Zanuck do for work?

Richard D. Zanuck worked as film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and producer[8].

Where did Richard D. Zanuck go to school?

Richard D. Zanuck was educated at Stanford University[17].

What awards did Richard D. Zanuck receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Picture[18] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. 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 . thewrap.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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