Sam Peckinpah
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Summary
Sam Peckinpah was born on February 21, 1925[1], in Fresno[2]. He died on December 28, 1984[3], in Inglewood[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,653 views/month, #6,083 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: director[13], writer[14], military officer[15], military personnel[16], film screenwriter[17], producer[18]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[19], USC School of Cinematic Arts[20], Fresno High School[21], California State University, Fresno[22]
- Notable work: The Wild Bunch[23], Convoy[24], Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia[25], Straw Dogs[26]
- Award received: American Campaign Medal[27], World War II Victory Medal[28], Army of Occupation Medal[29]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Genre: Western film[32], action film[33], drama film[34], thriller film[35], adventure film[36], war film[37]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[38]
- Commons category: Sam Peckinpah[39]
- Cause of death: heart failure[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[41]
- Family name: Peckinpah[42]
- Given name: Sam[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sam Peckinpah[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Number of children: 5[48]
Why It Matters
Sam Peckinpah has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Sam Peckinpah born?
Sam Peckinpah's place of birth was Fresno[2].
Where did Sam Peckinpah die?
Sam Peckinpah passed away in Inglewood[4].
What did Sam Peckinpah do for work?
Sam Peckinpah worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and film actor[9].
Where did Sam Peckinpah go to school?
Sam Peckinpah was educated at University of Southern California[19], USC School of Cinematic Arts[20], Fresno High School[21], and California State University, Fresno[22].
What awards did Sam Peckinpah receive?
Honors received include American Campaign Medal[27], World War II Victory Medal[28], and Army of Occupation Medal[29].