Ronald Neame

English film cinematographer, producer, screenwriter and director (1911–2010)
Person human Q460090
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Ronald Neame

Summary

Ronald Neame is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on April 23, 1911[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on June 16, 2010[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], cinematographer[8], film producer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ronald Neame's place of birth was London[2].
  • Ronald Neame died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Ronald Neame was born on April 23, 1911[3].
  • Ronald Neame died on June 16, 2010[5].
  • Ronald Neame's father was Elwin Neame[12].
  • Ronald Neame's mother was Ivy Close[13].
  • A child of Ronald Neame was Christopher Neame[14].
  • Ronald Neame held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Ronald Neame worked as a film director[6].
  • Ronald Neame's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Ronald Neame worked as a cinematographer[8].
  • Ronald Neame worked as a film producer[9].
  • Ronald Neame's professions included writer[10].
  • Ronald Neame's professions included director[16].
  • Ronald Neame's education included a stint at University College School[17].
  • Ronald Neame was educated at Hurstpierpoint College[18].
  • Ronald Neame received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Ronald Neame received the BAFTA Fellowship[20].
  • Ronald Neame was a member of British Society of Cinematographers[21].
  • Ronald Neame is recorded as male[22].
  • Ronald Neame's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ronald Neame's Commons category is recorded as Ronald Neame[24].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[25].
  • Ronald Neame's family name is recorded as Q15691110[26].
  • Ronald Neame's given name is recorded as Ronald[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ronald Neame was born in London[2]. He was born on April 23, 1911[3]. His father was Elwin Neame[12]. His mother was Ivy Close[13].

Education

Educated at University College School[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1830[30], headquartered in Hampstead[31] and Hurstpierpoint College[18], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1849[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], cinematographer[8], film producer[9], writer[10], and director[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and BAFTA Fellowship[20], an honorary award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1971[39].

Personal Life

A child of Ronald Neame was Christopher Neame[14].

Death and Burial

Ronald Neame died on June 16, 2010[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[25].

Why It Matters

Ronald Neame ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Ronald Neame born?

Ronald Neame was born in London[2].

Where did Ronald Neame die?

Ronald Neame died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Ronald Neame's parents?

Ronald Neame's father was Elwin Neame[12]. Ronald Neame's mother was Ivy Close[13].

What did Ronald Neame do for work?

Ronald Neame worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], cinematographer[8], film producer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Ronald Neame go to school?

Ronald Neame was educated at University College School[17] and Hurstpierpoint College[18].

What awards did Ronald Neame receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19] and BAFTA Fellowship[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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