Roland Topor
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Summary
Roland Topor was born on January 7, 1938[1], in Paris[2]. He died on April 16, 1997[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and novelist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[11]
- Place of death: 13th arrondissement of Paris[12]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[13]
- Father: Abram Topor[14]
- Mother: Zlata Binsztok[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Native language: French[17]
- Occupation: playwright[18], film actor[19], scenographer[20], theatrical director[21], film director[22], comics artist[23], graphic artist[24], illustrator[25], poet[26], designer[27], draftsperson[28], stage painter[29], theatre designer[30], director[31]
- Field of work: performing arts[32], surrealism[33], erotic art[34]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[35]
- Notable work: The Tenant[36]
- Award received: Prix des Deux Magots[37], honorary Royal Designer for Industry[38], Wilhelm Loth Award[39]
- Member of: College of 'Pataphysics[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Commons category: Roland Topor[42]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[43]
- Family name: Topor[44]
- Given name: Roland[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Roland Topor[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: FR[49]
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Began / founded: 1938-01-07[50]
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Ended / dissolved: 1997-04-16[51]
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Community tags: french lyricist[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: f5d6db27-da7c-4bf5-b182-0e61fd56a0cb[53]
Why It Matters
Roland Topor is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Roland Topor born?
Roland Topor's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Roland Topor die?
Roland Topor died in Paris[4].
Who were Roland Topor's parents?
Roland Topor's father was Abram Topor[14]. Roland Topor's mother was Zlata Binsztok[15].
What did Roland Topor do for work?
Roland Topor worked as a painter[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Roland Topor go to school?
Roland Topor was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[35].
What awards did Roland Topor receive?
Honors received include Prix des Deux Magots[37], honorary Royal Designer for Industry[38], and Wilhelm Loth Award[39].