Roger Deakins

British cinematographer
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Roger Deakins

Summary

Roger Deakins is a human[1]. He was born in Torquay[2]. He was born on May 24, 1949[3]. He worked as a cinematographer[4], camera operator[5], and photographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,557 views/month, #6,787 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Torquay[2], Roger Deakins…
  • Roger Deakins was born on May 24, 1949[3].
  • Roger Deakins held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Roger Deakins worked as a cinematographer[4].
  • Roger Deakins worked as a camera operator[5].
  • Roger Deakins's professions included photographer[6].
  • Roger Deakins was educated at Bath School of Art and Design[9].
  • Roger Deakins was educated at Torquay Boys' Grammar School[10].
  • A notable student of Roger Deakins was Alekos Giannaros[11].
  • Roger Deakins received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Roger Deakins received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13].
  • Roger Deakins received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[14].
  • Roger Deakins received the Bronze Frog[15].
  • Roger Deakins received the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[16].
  • Roger Deakins received the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[17].
  • Roger Deakins was a member of British Society of Cinematographers[18].
  • Roger Deakins is recorded as male[19].
  • Roger Deakins's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Roger Deakins's Commons category is recorded as Roger Deakins[21].
  • Roger Deakins's family name is recorded as Deakins[22].
  • Roger Deakins's given name is recorded as Roger[23].
  • Roger Deakins's official website is recorded as https://www.rogerdeakins.com/[24].
  • Roger Deakins's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[25].
  • Roger Deakins's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[26].
  • Roger Deakins's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Torquay[2], Roger Deakins… he was born on May 24, 1949[3].

Education

Educated at Bath School of Art and Design[9], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1852[30] and Torquay Boys' Grammar School[10], a grammar school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1904[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[4], camera operator[5], and photographer[6]. A notable student of Roger Deakins was Alekos Giannaros[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13], an Academy Awards[36], in United States[37], founded in 1929[38]; Bronze Frog[15]; and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[16], a class of award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Why It Matters

Roger Deakins ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,557 views/month, #6,787 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Roger Deakins born?

Roger Deakins was born in Torquay[2].

What did Roger Deakins do for work?

Roger Deakins worked as cinematographer[4], camera operator[5], and photographer[6].

Where did Roger Deakins go to school?

Roger Deakins was educated at Bath School of Art and Design[9] and Torquay Boys' Grammar School[10].

What awards did Roger Deakins receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[14], and Bronze Frog[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Academy Awards Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Academy Awards Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . 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
  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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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