Victor Fleming

American film director, cinematographer, and producer (1889–1949)
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Victor Fleming
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Victor Fleming

Summary

Victor Fleming is a human[1]. Born in Pasadena[2], he… he was born on February 23, 1889[3]. He passed away in Cottonwood[4]. He died on January 6, 1949[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], cinematographer[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,820 views/month, #6,554 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pasadena[2], Victor Fleming…
  • Victor Fleming died in Cottonwood[4].
  • Victor Fleming was born on February 23, 1889[3].
  • Victor Fleming died on January 6, 1949[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[11].
  • Victor Fleming held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Victor Fleming worked as a film director[6].
  • Victor Fleming's professions included film producer[7].
  • Victor Fleming's professions included cinematographer[8].
  • Victor Fleming's professions included director[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Fleming is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Fleming is Gone with the Wind[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Fleming is Captains Courageous[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Fleming is Treasure Island[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Fleming is Red Dust[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Fleming is The Wizard of Oz[18].
  • Victor Fleming received the Academy Award for Best Director[19].
  • Victor Fleming received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Victor Fleming is recorded as male[21].
  • Victor Fleming's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Victor Fleming's Commons category is recorded as Victor Fleming[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Victor Fleming's family name is recorded as Fleming[25].
  • Victor Fleming's given name is recorded as Victor[26].
  • Victor Fleming's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pasadena[2], Victor Fleming… he was born on February 23, 1889[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde[13], a film[28]; Gone with the Wind[14], a film[29]; Captains Courageous[15], a film[30]; Treasure Island[16], a film[31]; Red Dust[17], a film[32]; and The Wizard of Oz[18], a film[33], in United States[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Director[19], an award for best direction[35], in United States[36], founded in 1929[37] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[38], in United States[39].

Death and Burial

Victor Fleming died on January 6, 1949[5]. He died in Cottonwood[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Victor Fleming ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,820 views/month, #6,554 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Victor Fleming born?

Victor Fleming was born in Pasadena[2].

Where did Victor Fleming die?

Victor Fleming died in Cottonwood[4].

What did Victor Fleming do for work?

Victor Fleming worked as film director[6], film producer[7], cinematographer[8], and director[9].

What awards did Victor Fleming receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Director[19] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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