Robert Riskin

American writer (1897-1955)
Person human Q240370
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Robert Riskin

Summary

Robert Riskin is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1897[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on September 20, 1955[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], playwright[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Robert Riskin…
  • Robert Riskin died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Robert Riskin was born on March 30, 1897[3].
  • Robert Riskin died on September 20, 1955[5].
  • Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
  • Among Robert Riskin's spouses was Fay Wray[13].
  • Robert Riskin held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Robert Riskin's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Robert Riskin's professions included film director[7].
  • Robert Riskin's professions included film producer[8].
  • Robert Riskin worked as a playwright[9].
  • Robert Riskin's professions included writer[10].
  • Robert Riskin's professions included director[15].
  • Robert Riskin received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[16].
  • Robert Riskin is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Riskin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Riskin's Commons category is recorded as Robert Riskin[19].
  • The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[20].
  • Robert Riskin's family name is recorded as Riskin[21].
  • Robert Riskin's given name is recorded as Robert[22].
  • Robert Riskin's work location is recorded as United States[23].
  • Robert Riskin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Robert Riskin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Story[25].
  • Robert Riskin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[26].
  • Robert Riskin's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Riskin's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on March 30, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], playwright[9], writer[10], and director[15].

Recognition

Robert Riskin received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[16].

Personal Life

Among Robert Riskin's spouses was Fay Wray[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Riskin died on September 20, 1955[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[20]. Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Riskin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Robert Riskin born?

Robert Riskin was born in New York City[2].

Where did Robert Riskin die?

Robert Riskin died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who was Robert Riskin married to?

Robert Riskin's spouses include Fay Wray[13].

What did Robert Riskin do for work?

Robert Riskin worked as screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], playwright[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Robert Riskin receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Rémi sim · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → New York City
    Aliases → —
    Cause of death → cerebrovascular disease
    Family name → Riskin
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