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Rod Amateau

American screenwriter, film and television director (1923–2003)
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Rod Amateau

Summary

Rod Amateau is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on December 20, 1923[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on June 29, 2003[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], and television producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rod Amateau's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Rod Amateau died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Rod Amateau was born on December 20, 1923[3].
  • Rod Amateau died on June 29, 2003[5].
  • Among Rod Amateau's spouses was Coleen Gray[11].
  • A child of Rod Amateau was Chloe Amateau[12].
  • Rod Amateau held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Rod Amateau's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Rod Amateau's professions included film director[7].
  • Rod Amateau's professions included film producer[8].
  • Rod Amateau's professions included television producer[9].
  • Rod Amateau is recorded as male[14].
  • Rod Amateau's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was disease[16].
  • Rod Amateau's given name is recorded as Rod[17].
  • Rod Amateau's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • Rod Amateau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Rod Amateau's start of work period is recorded as 1950[20].
  • Rod Amateau's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Rod Amateau[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Rod Amateau was born in New York City[2]. He was born on December 20, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], and television producer[9].

Personal Life

Rod Amateau was married to Coleen Gray[11]. A child of him was Chloe Amateau[12].

Death and Burial

Rod Amateau died on June 29, 2003[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was disease[16].

Why It Matters

Rod Amateau ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Rod Amateau born?

Born in New York City[2], Rod Amateau…

Where did Rod Amateau die?

Rod Amateau passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Rod Amateau married to?

Rod Amateau's spouses include Coleen Gray[11].

What did Rod Amateau do for work?

Rod Amateau worked as screenwriter[6], film director[7], film producer[8], and television producer[9].

Related Entities

disease Los Angeles New York City United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Rod
    Spouse → Coleen Gray
    Country of citizenship → United States
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