Richard Leacock

British film director (1921–2011)
Person human Q1364819
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Summary

Richard Leacock is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 18, 1921[3]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 23, 2011[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], director[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (828 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2].
  • Richard Leacock was born in Hendon[12].
  • Richard Leacock died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Richard Leacock was born on July 18, 1921[3].
  • Richard Leacock died on March 23, 2011[5].
  • Richard Leacock held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard Leacock held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Richard Leacock's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • Richard Leacock's professions included film director[7].
  • Richard Leacock's professions included film editor[8].
  • Richard Leacock worked as a director[9].
  • Richard Leacock worked as a film producer[10].
  • Richard Leacock was employed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15].
  • Richard Leacock's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
  • Richard Leacock's education included a stint at Bedales School[17].
  • Richard Leacock received the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT[18].
  • Richard Leacock received the Maya Deren Award[19].
  • Richard Leacock was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Richard Leacock is recorded as male[21].
  • Richard Leacock's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Richard Leacock's Commons category is recorded as Richard Leacock[23].
  • Richard Leacock's family name is recorded as Leacock[24].
  • Richard Leacock's given name is recorded as Richard[25].
  • Richard Leacock's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[26].
  • Richard Leacock's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Hendon[12], a town[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Richard Leacock was born on July 18, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1636[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36] and Bedales School[17], an independent school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1893[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], director[9], and film producer[10]. Among Richard Leacock's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT[18], an award[40], founded in 1974[41] and Maya Deren Award[19], a film award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1986[44].

Death and Burial

Richard Leacock died on March 23, 2011[5]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Leacock ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (828 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Richard Leacock born?

Richard Leacock was born in London[2].

Where did Richard Leacock die?

Richard Leacock passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Richard Leacock do for work?

Richard Leacock worked as cinematographer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], director[9], and film producer[10].

Where did Richard Leacock go to school?

Richard Leacock was educated at Harvard University[16] and Bedales School[17].

What awards did Richard Leacock receive?

Honors received include Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT[18] and Maya Deren Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . arts.mit.edu. arts.mit.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . undergroundfilmjournal.com. Retrieved . undergroundfilmjournal.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . 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. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → richard-leacock
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  2. 29d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 595363
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  3. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
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    Given name → Richard
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