Roy Ward Baker

English film director (1916–2010)
Person human Q711178
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Roy Ward Baker

Summary

Roy Ward Baker is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on December 19, 1916[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 5, 2010[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (554 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Roy Ward Baker was born in London[2].
  • Roy Ward Baker passed away in London[4].
  • Roy Ward Baker was born on December 19, 1916[3].
  • Roy Ward Baker died on October 5, 2010[5].
  • Roy Ward Baker held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Roy Ward Baker worked as a film director[6].
  • Roy Ward Baker's professions included film producer[7].
  • Roy Ward Baker worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Roy Ward Baker worked as a director[9].
  • Roy Ward Baker's education included a stint at City of London School[12].
  • Roy Ward Baker is recorded as male[13].
  • Roy Ward Baker's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Roy Ward Baker's military branch is recorded as British Army[15].
  • Roy Ward Baker was part of the conflict World War II[16].
  • Roy Ward Baker's family name is recorded as Baker[17].
  • Roy Ward Baker's given name is recorded as Roy[18].
  • Roy Ward Baker's described by source is recorded as Roy Ward Baker, Prolific British Filmmaker, Dies at 93[19].
  • Roy Ward Baker's described by source is recorded as Roy Ward Baker[20].
  • Roy Ward Baker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Roy Ward Baker's start of work period is recorded as 1947[22].
  • Roy Ward Baker's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Roy Ward Baker[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Roy Ward Baker… he was born on December 19, 1916[3].

Education

Roy Ward Baker was educated at City of London School[12].

Career and Affiliations

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

Death and Burial

Roy Ward Baker died on October 5, 2010[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Roy Ward Baker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (554 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Roy Ward Baker born?

Roy Ward Baker was born in London[2].

Where did Roy Ward Baker die?

Roy Ward Baker passed away in London[4].

What did Roy Ward Baker do for work?

Roy Ward Baker worked as film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], and director[9].

Where did Roy Ward Baker go to school?

Roy Ward Baker was educated at City of London School[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Roy Ward Baker, Prolific British Filmmaker, Dies at 93, Roy Ward Baker
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    Family name Baker
    Related category Category:Films directed by Roy Ward Baker
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