Richard Rifkind

American cancer researcher
Person human Q60455133
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Richard Rifkind

Summary

Richard Rifkind is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1930[3]. He died on January 1, 2019[4]. He worked as a scientist[5], film director[6], and film producer[7].

Key Facts

  • Richard Rifkind was born in Manhattan[2].
  • Richard Rifkind was born on October 26, 1930[3].
  • Richard Rifkind died on January 1, 2019[4].
  • Richard Rifkind's father was Simon H. Rifkind[8].
  • Richard Rifkind was married to Carole Rifkind[9].
  • Richard Rifkind held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Richard Rifkind's native language[11].
  • Richard Rifkind's professions included scientist[5].
  • Richard Rifkind worked as a film director[6].
  • Richard Rifkind's professions included film producer[7].
  • Richard Rifkind was employed by Columbia University[12].
  • Richard Rifkind was employed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center[13].
  • Richard Rifkind was educated at Loomis Chaffee School[14].
  • Richard Rifkind was educated at Yale University[15].
  • Richard Rifkind's education included a stint at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[16].
  • Richard Rifkind received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Richard Rifkind is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Rifkind's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Rifkind's family name is recorded as Rifkind[20].
  • Richard Rifkind's given name is recorded as Richard[21].
  • Richard Rifkind's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Richard Rifkind's name in native language is recorded as Richard Rifkind[23].

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Origins and Family

Richard Rifkind's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on October 26, 1930[3]. His father was Simon H. Rifkind[8]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Loomis Chaffee School[14], a university-preparatory school[24], in United States[25], founded in 1914[26]; Yale University[15], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1701[29], headquartered in New Haven[30]; and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[16], a graduate school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1767[33], headquartered in New York City[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include scientist[5], film director[6], and film producer[7]. Employers include Columbia University[12], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1754[37], headquartered in Manhattan[38] and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center[13], a hospital[39], in United States[40], founded in 1884[41], headquartered in New York City[42].

Recognition

Richard Rifkind received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

Personal Life

Among Richard Rifkind's spouses was Carole Rifkind[9].

Death and Burial

Richard Rifkind died on January 1, 2019[4].

FAQs

Where was Richard Rifkind born?

Richard Rifkind was born in Manhattan[2].

Who were Richard Rifkind's parents?

Richard Rifkind's father was Simon H. Rifkind[8].

Who was Richard Rifkind married to?

Richard Rifkind's spouses include Carole Rifkind[9].

What did Richard Rifkind do for work?

Richard Rifkind worked as scientist[5], film director[6], and film producer[7].

Where did Richard Rifkind go to school?

Richard Rifkind was educated at Loomis Chaffee School[14], Yale University[15], and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[16].

What awards did Richard Rifkind receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . The New York Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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