Richard Wilson

American actor, film producer and director (1915–1991)
Person human Q16740205
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Richard Wilson

Summary

Richard Wilson is a human[1]. Born in McKeesport[2], he… he was born on December 25, 1915[3]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. He died on August 22, 1991[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Wilson's place of birth was McKeesport[2].
  • Richard Wilson passed away in Santa Monica[4].
  • Richard Wilson was born on December 25, 1915[3].
  • Richard Wilson died on August 22, 1991[5].
  • Richard Wilson died on August 21, 1991[10].
  • Richard Wilson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Richard Wilson worked as a film director[6].
  • Richard Wilson's professions included film producer[7].
  • Richard Wilson worked as an actor[8].
  • Richard Wilson was employed by University of Southern California[12].
  • Richard Wilson was educated at University of Denver[13].
  • Richard Wilson is recorded as male[14].
  • Richard Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Richard Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Richard Wilson (director)[16].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[17].
  • Richard Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[18].
  • Richard Wilson's given name is recorded as Richard[19].
  • Richard Wilson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Richard Wilson's start of work period is recorded as 1937[21].
  • Richard Wilson's end of work period is recorded as 1991[22].
  • Richard Wilson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[23].
  • Richard Wilson's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[24].
  • Richard Wilson's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Richard Wilson (director)[25].
  • Richard Wilson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in McKeesport[2], Richard Wilson… he was born on December 25, 1915[3].

Education

Richard Wilson's education included a stint at University of Denver[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], and actor[8]. Richard Wilson was employed by University of Southern California[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 22, 1991[5] and August 21, 1991[10]. Richard Wilson died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[17].

Why It Matters

Richard Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Richard Wilson born?

Richard Wilson's place of birth was McKeesport[2].

Where did Richard Wilson die?

Richard Wilson passed away in Santa Monica[4].

What did Richard Wilson do for work?

Richard Wilson worked as film director[6], film producer[7], and actor[8].

Where did Richard Wilson go to school?

Richard Wilson was educated at University of Denver[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Los Angeles Times. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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