Roy Andersson

Swedish film director and screenwriter
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Roy Andersson

Summary

Roy Andersson is a human[1]. Born in Gothenburg[2], he… he was born on +1943-03-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], writer[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (280 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gothenburg[2], Roy Andersson…
  • Roy Andersson was born on +1943-03-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Roy Andersson held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Roy Andersson's professions included film director[4].
  • Roy Andersson worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Roy Andersson's professions included film editor[6].
  • Roy Andersson's professions included writer[7].
  • Roy Andersson worked as a director[8].
  • Roy Andersson worked as a film producer[11].
  • Roy Andersson's education included a stint at Lund University[12].
  • Roy Andersson received the Litteris et Artibus[13].
  • Roy Andersson received the Stig Dagerman Prize[14].
  • Roy Andersson received the Lenin Award (Sweden)[15].
  • Roy Andersson received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[16].
  • Roy Andersson received the European Film Award for Best Comedy[17].
  • Roy Andersson received the Nordic Council Film Prize[18].
  • Roy Andersson is recorded as male[19].
  • Roy Andersson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Roy Andersson's Commons category is recorded as Roy Andersson[21].
  • Roy Andersson's family name is recorded as Andersson[22].
  • Roy Andersson's given name is recorded as Roy[23].
  • Roy Andersson's official website is recorded as http://www.royandersson.com/[24].
  • Roy Andersson's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Director[25].
  • Roy Andersson's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Director[26].
  • Roy Andersson's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Comedy[27].

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Origins and Family

Roy Andersson was born in Gothenburg[2]. He was born on +1943-03-31T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Roy Andersson's education included a stint at Lund University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], writer[7], director[8], and film producer[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[13], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1853[30]; Stig Dagerman Prize[14], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1996[33]; Lenin Award (Sweden)[15], a literary award[34], in Sweden[35]; honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[16], an award[36], in Sweden[37]; European Film Award for Best Comedy[17], a film award category[38], founded in 2013[39]; and Nordic Council Film Prize[18], a film award[40], founded in 2002[41].

Why It Matters

Roy Andersson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (280 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Roy Andersson born?

Roy Andersson's place of birth was Gothenburg[2].

What did Roy Andersson do for work?

Roy Andersson worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], writer[7], and director[8].

Where did Roy Andersson go to school?

Roy Andersson was educated at Lund University[12].

What awards did Roy Andersson receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[13], Stig Dagerman Prize[14], Lenin Award (Sweden)[15], and honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[16].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q123456891. Retrieved . kungahuset.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . norden.org. Retrieved . norden.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  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
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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