Robert Wise

American film director, film producer and film editor (1914–2005)
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Robert Wise

Summary

Robert Wise is a human[1]. His place of birth was Winchester[2]. He was born on September 10, 1914[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on September 14, 2005[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], film editor[8], trade unionist[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,824 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Wise was born in Winchester[2].
  • Robert Wise passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Robert Wise was born on September 10, 1914[3].
  • Robert Wise died on September 14, 2005[5].
  • Robert Wise held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Robert Wise worked as a film director[6].
  • Robert Wise worked as a film producer[7].
  • Robert Wise worked as a film editor[8].
  • Robert Wise worked as a trade unionist[9].
  • Robert Wise's professions included director[10].
  • Robert Wise was educated at Franklin College[13].
  • Robert Wise was educated at Connersville High School[14].
  • Robert Wise received the National Medal of Arts[15].
  • Robert Wise received the Directors Guild of America Award[16].
  • Robert Wise received the Academy Award for Best Director[17].
  • Robert Wise received the Academy Award for Best Director[18].
  • Robert Wise received the Academy Award for Best Picture[19].
  • Robert Wise received the Academy Award for Best Picture[20].
  • Robert Wise is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Wise's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Wise's Commons category is recorded as Robert Wise[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Robert Wise was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Robert Wise's family name is recorded as Wise[26].
  • Robert Wise's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Wise was born in Winchester[2]. He was born on September 10, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at Franklin College[13], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1834[30] and Connersville High School[14], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1875[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], film editor[8], trade unionist[9], and director[10].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[15], a medallion[34], in United States[35], founded in 1984[36]; Directors Guild of America Award[16], a group of awards[37], in United States[38], founded in 1938[39]; Academy Award for Best Director[17], an award for best direction[40], in United States[41], founded in 1929[42]; Academy Award for Best Picture[19], an award for best film[43], in United States[44], founded in 1929[45]; AFI Life Achievement Award[46], a lifetime achievement award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1973[49]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[50], a commemorative plaque[51], in United States[52].

Death and Burial

Robert Wise died on September 14, 2005[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].

Why It Matters

Robert Wise ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,824 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Robert Wise born?

Robert Wise's place of birth was Winchester[2].

Where did Robert Wise die?

Robert Wise passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Robert Wise do for work?

Robert Wise worked as film director[6], film producer[7], film editor[8], trade unionist[9], and director[10].

Where did Robert Wise go to school?

Robert Wise was educated at Franklin College[13] and Connersville High School[14].

What awards did Robert Wise receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[15], Directors Guild of America Award[16], Academy Award for Best Director[17], and Academy Award for Best Director[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [46] . wikidata.org.
  20. [50] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [52] . 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. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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