Roger Deakins

British cinematographer
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Summary

Roger Deakins was born on May 24, 1949[1], in Torquay[2]. He has worked as a cinematographer[3], camera operator[4], and photographer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,221 views/month, #6,787 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
  • Educated at: Bath School of Art and Design[8], Torquay Boys' Grammar School[9]
  • Student: Alekos Giannaros[10]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[12], Bronze Frog[13], BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[14]
  • Member of: British Society of Cinematographers[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Roger Deakins[17]
  • Family name: Deakins[18]
  • Given name: Roger[19]
  • Official website: https://www.rogerdeakins.com/[20]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Cinematography[21], BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Birth name: Roger Alexander Deakins[24]
  • Name in native language: Roger Deakins[25]
  • Different from: Roger Deakin[26]
  • Start of work period: 1975[27]

Why It Matters

Roger Deakins has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Roger Deakins born?

Roger Deakins was born in Torquay[2].

What did Roger Deakins do for work?

Roger Deakins worked as a cinematographer[3], camera operator[4], and photographer[5].

Where did Roger Deakins go to school?

Roger Deakins was educated at Bath School of Art and Design[8] and Torquay Boys' Grammar School[9].

What awards did Roger Deakins receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[12], and Bronze Frog[13].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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