Robert Youngson

American film director (1917–1974)
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Robert Youngson

Summary

Robert Youngson is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on November 27, 1917[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 8, 1974[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], film editor[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Youngson was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Robert Youngson passed away in New York City[4].
  • Robert Youngson was born on November 27, 1917[3].
  • Robert Youngson died on April 8, 1974[5].
  • Robert Youngson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Robert Youngson's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Robert Youngson worked as a film producer[7].
  • Robert Youngson's professions included film director[8].
  • Robert Youngson worked as a film editor[9].
  • Robert Youngson's professions included director[10].
  • Robert Youngson's professions included producer[13].
  • Robert Youngson's field of work was film[14].
  • Robert Youngson's field of work was cinematography[15].
  • Robert Youngson received the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[16].
  • Robert Youngson received the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[17].
  • Robert Youngson is recorded as male[18].
  • Robert Youngson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Robert Youngson's family name is recorded as Youngson[20].
  • Robert Youngson's given name is recorded as Robert[21].
  • Robert Youngson's work location is recorded as United States[22].
  • Robert Youngson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[23].
  • Robert Youngson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[24].
  • Robert Youngson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[25].
  • Robert Youngson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[26].
  • Robert Youngson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Youngson was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on November 27, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], film editor[9], director[10], and producer[13]. Fields of work include film[14] and cinematography[15], an academic major[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[16], an award for best short film[29].

Death and Burial

Robert Youngson died on April 8, 1974[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Youngson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Robert Youngson born?

Robert Youngson's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Robert Youngson die?

Robert Youngson died in New York City[4].

What did Robert Youngson do for work?

Robert Youngson worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], film editor[9], and director[10].

What awards did Robert Youngson receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[16] and Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11h ago · Nashona · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation screenwriter, film producer, film director +3
    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel, Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel, Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel +2
    Work location United States
    Citizenship
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