Robert Rossen

American screenwriter, film director, and producer (1908-1966)
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Robert Rossen

Summary

Robert Rossen is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on March 16, 1908[3]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. He died on February 18, 1966[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], playwright[9], and theatrical director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Rossen's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Robert Rossen died in Hollywood[4].
  • Robert Rossen was born on March 16, 1908[3].
  • Robert Rossen died on February 18, 1966[5].
  • Robert Rossen is buried at Westchester Hills Cemetery[12].
  • Robert Rossen held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Robert Rossen is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].
  • Robert Rossen worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Robert Rossen worked as a film producer[7].
  • Robert Rossen's professions included film director[8].
  • Robert Rossen worked as a playwright[9].
  • Robert Rossen's professions included theatrical director[10].
  • Robert Rossen worked as a director[15].
  • Robert Rossen was educated at New York University[16].
  • Robert Rossen received the Writers Guild of America Award[17].
  • Robert Rossen received the Directors Guild of America Award[18].
  • Robert Rossen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Robert Rossen received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director[20].
  • Robert Rossen is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Rossen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Rossen's Commons category is recorded as Robert Rossen[23].
  • The cause of death was disease[24].
  • Robert Rossen's family name is recorded as Rossen[25].
  • Robert Rossen's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Rossen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Robert Rossen… he was born on March 16, 1908[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].

Education

Robert Rossen was educated at New York University[16].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Writers Guild of America Award[17], a cultural prize[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30]; Directors Guild of America Award[18], a group of awards[31], in United States[32], founded in 1938[33]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[34], in United States[35]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Director[20], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1943[38].

Death and Burial

Robert Rossen died on February 18, 1966[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was disease[24]. Burial took place at Westchester Hills Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Rossen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Robert Rossen born?

Born in New York City[2], Robert Rossen…

Where did Robert Rossen die?

Robert Rossen passed away in Hollywood[4].

What did Robert Rossen do for work?

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

Where did Robert Rossen go to school?

Robert Rossen was educated at New York University[16].

What awards did Robert Rossen receive?

Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[17], Directors Guild of America Award[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], and Golden Globe Award for Best Director[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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