Roger Furse

British art and costume designer (1903-1972)
Person human Q2161758
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Roger Furse

Summary

Roger Furse is a human[1]. Born in Kent[2], he… he was born on September 11, 1903[3]. He died in Corfu[4]. He died on August 19, 1972[5]. He worked as a costume designer[6], scenographer[7], and production designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Roger Furse was born in Kent[2].
  • Roger Furse passed away in Corfu[4].
  • Roger Furse was born on September 11, 1903[3].
  • Roger Furse died on August 19, 1972[5].
  • Roger Furse's father was William Furse[10].
  • Roger Furse's mother was Jean Gordon[11].
  • Roger Furse was married to Margaret Furse[12].
  • Roger Furse was married to Ines Perg[13].
  • Roger Furse held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Roger Furse held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Roger Furse worked as a costume designer[6].
  • Roger Furse's professions included scenographer[7].
  • Roger Furse worked as a production designer[8].
  • Roger Furse's education included a stint at Eton College[16].
  • Roger Furse received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White[17].
  • Roger Furse received the Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White[18].
  • Roger Furse received the Royal Designer for Industry[19].
  • Roger Furse is recorded as male[20].
  • Roger Furse's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Roger Furse's family name is recorded as Furse[22].
  • Roger Furse's given name is recorded as Roger[23].
  • Roger Furse's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White[24].
  • Roger Furse's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White[25].
  • Roger Furse's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Scenic Design in a Play[26].
  • Roger Furse's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kent[2], Roger Furse… he was born on September 11, 1903[3]. His father was William Furse[10]. His mother was Jean Gordon[11].

Education

Roger Furse was educated at Eton College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include costume designer[6], scenographer[7], and production designer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White[17]; Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White[18]; and Royal Designer for Industry[19], an award[28].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Furse[12], a costume designer[29], 1911–1974[30], of United Kingdom[31], awarded the Academy Award for Best Costume Design[32] and Ines Perg[13].

Death and Burial

Roger Furse died on August 19, 1972[5]. He died in Corfu[4].

Why It Matters

Roger Furse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Roger Furse born?

Roger Furse was born in Kent[2].

Where did Roger Furse die?

Roger Furse passed away in Corfu[4].

Who were Roger Furse's parents?

Roger Furse's father was William Furse[10]. Roger Furse's mother was Jean Gordon[11].

Who was Roger Furse married to?

Roger Furse's spouses include Margaret Furse[12] and Ines Perg[13].

What did Roger Furse do for work?

Roger Furse worked as costume designer[6], scenographer[7], and production designer[8].

Where did Roger Furse go to school?

Roger Furse was educated at Eton College[16].

What awards did Roger Furse receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White[17], Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White[18], and Royal Designer for Industry[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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