Thorold Dickinson

British film director, screenwriter, film editor and film producer (1903-1984)
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Summary

Thorold Dickinson was born on November 16, 1903[1], in Bristol[2]. He died on April 14, 1984[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], film producer[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Charles Dickinson[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Occupation: producer[13]
  • Employer: Slade School of Fine Art[14]
  • Educated at: Keble College[15], Clifton College[16]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Dickinson[19]
  • Given name: Thorold[20]
  • Work location: United Kingdom[21]
  • Described by source: pi-vol-9-issue-7-1952[22]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Thorold Dickinson[25]

Why It Matters

Thorold Dickinson has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Thorold Dickinson born?

Thorold Dickinson was born in Bristol[2].

Where did Thorold Dickinson die?

Thorold Dickinson passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were Thorold Dickinson's parents?

Thorold Dickinson's father was Charles Dickinson[11].

What did Thorold Dickinson do for work?

Thorold Dickinson worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], film producer[8], and director[9].

Where did Thorold Dickinson go to school?

Thorold Dickinson was educated at Keble College[15] and Clifton College[16].

What awards did Thorold Dickinson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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