Robert Frank
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Robert Frank
Summary
Robert Frank is a human[1]. He was born in Zurich[2]. He was born on November 9, 1924[3]. He died in Inverness[4]. He died on September 9, 2019[5]. He worked as a film director[6], photographer[7], cinematographer[8], screenwriter[9], and video artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,356 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Zurich[2], Robert Frank…
- Robert Frank passed away in Inverness[4].
- Robert Frank was born on November 9, 1924[3].
- Robert Frank died on September 9, 2019[5].
- Among Robert Frank's spouses was Mary Frank[12].
- Robert Frank held citizenship in United States[13].
- Robert Frank held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
- Robert Frank is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
- Robert Frank's professions included film director[6].
- Robert Frank's professions included photographer[7].
- Robert Frank worked as a cinematographer[8].
- Robert Frank worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Robert Frank's professions included video artist[10].
- Robert Frank's professions included collagist[16].
- Robert Frank's field of work was photography[17].
- Robert Frank's field of work was film[18].
- Among Robert Frank's employers was Atelier Eidenbenz[19].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Frank is The Americans[20].
- Robert Frank received the Guggenheim Fellowship[21].
- Robert Frank received the Hasselblad Award[22].
- Robert Frank received the Swiss Press Photo Lifetime Achievement Award[23].
- Robert Frank received the Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[24].
- Robert Frank was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[25].
- Robert Frank was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].
- Robert Frank was influenced by Walker Evans[27].
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Origins and Family
Robert Frank was born in Zurich[2]. He was born on November 9, 1924[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], photographer[7], cinematographer[8], screenwriter[9], video artist[10], and collagist[16]. Fields of work include photography[17], an artistic technique[28] and film[18]. Robert Frank was employed by Atelier Eidenbenz[19].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Robert Frank is The Americans[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[21], a fellowship grant[29], in United States[30], founded in 1925[31]; Hasselblad Award[22], an international award[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1980[34]; Swiss Press Photo Lifetime Achievement Award[23], an award[35]; and Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[24], an award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1971[38].
Personal Life
Among Robert Frank's spouses was Mary Frank[12].
Death and Burial
Robert Frank died on September 9, 2019[5]. He died in Inverness[4].
Why It Matters
Robert Frank ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,356 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include The Americans[41], a literary work[42].
FAQs
Where was Robert Frank born?
Robert Frank's place of birth was Zurich[2].
Where did Robert Frank die?
Robert Frank died in Inverness[4].
Who was Robert Frank married to?
Robert Frank's spouses include Mary Frank[12].
What did Robert Frank do for work?
Robert Frank worked as film director[6], photographer[7], cinematographer[8], screenwriter[9], and video artist[10].
What awards did Robert Frank receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[21], Hasselblad Award[22], Swiss Press Photo Lifetime Achievement Award[23], and Dr. Erich Salomon Prize[24].