Stanley Kubrick
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Summary
Stanley Kubrick was born on July 26, 1928[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on March 7, 1999[3], in Harpenden[4]. He worked as a film director[5], cinematographer[6], photographer[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.087% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112,243 views/month, #869 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New York City[11]
- Place of death: Childwickbury Manor[12]
- Place of burial: Childwickbury Manor[13]
- Spouse: Ruth Sobotka[14], Christiane Kubrick[15]
- Child: Vivian Kubrick[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17], United Kingdom[18]
- Native language: American English[19]
- Ethnic group: American Jews[20]
- Occupation: film editor[21], camera operator[22], executive producer[23], scenographer[24], director[25], writer[26], producer[27], film screenwriter[28], manufacturer[29], filmmaker[30]
- Field of work: film direction[31], film production[32]
- Educated at: City College of New York[33], William Howard Taft High School[34]
- Award received: BAFTA Fellowship[35], Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[36], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[37], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[38], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[39], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[40], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[41], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[42], Sitges Grand Honorary Award[43]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[44]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Genre: mystery film[47], horror film[48], thriller film[49], film noir[50], psychological horror film[51], war film[52], action film[53], adventure film[54], psychological thriller film[55], drama film[56], crime film[57], comedy film[58], science fiction film[59], historical film[60]
- Commons category: Stanley Kubrick[61]
- Archives at: University of the Arts London Archives and Special Collections[62]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[63]
- Sport: chess[64]
Product Details
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Type: Person[65]
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Country: US[66]
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Began / founded: 1928-07-26[67]
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Ended / dissolved: 1999-03-07[68]
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MusicBrainz ID: 8491e235-3e71-4a1f-b4d0-45012d678cc3[69]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Stanley Kubrick include Kubrick stare[70], Kubrick Mons[71], 10221 Kubrick[72], and Dendropsophus kubricki[73].
Why It Matters
Stanley Kubrick has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
He has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[76], a stand-up comedian[77], 1951–2014[78], of United States[79], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[80], specialised in acting[81]; Paul Thomas Anderson[82], a film director[83], b. 1970[84], of United States[85], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[86]; Alfonso Cuarón[87], a film director[88], b. 1961[89], of Mexico[90], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[91]; Maria Lai[92], an artist[93], 1919–2013[94], of Italy[95]; and Albert Pintó[96], a film director[97], b. 1985[98], of Spain[99].
Entities named for him include Kubrick stare[70], Kubrick Mons[71], 10221 Kubrick[72], and Dendropsophus kubricki[73].
FAQs
Where was Stanley Kubrick born?
Stanley Kubrick's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
Where did Stanley Kubrick die?
Stanley Kubrick died in Harpenden[4].
Who was Stanley Kubrick married to?
Stanley Kubrick's spouses include Ruth Sobotka[14] and Christiane Kubrick[15].
What did Stanley Kubrick do for work?
Stanley Kubrick worked as a film director[5], cinematographer[6], photographer[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Stanley Kubrick go to school?
Stanley Kubrick was educated at City College of New York[33] and William Howard Taft High School[34].
What awards did Stanley Kubrick receive?
Honors received include BAFTA Fellowship[35], Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[36], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[37], and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[38].
Who did Stanley Kubrick influence?
Stanley Kubrick has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[76], Paul Thomas Anderson[82], Alfonso Cuarón[87], and Maria Lai[92].