Walter Lassally

British filmmaker (1926-2017)
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Walter Lassally

Summary

Walter Lassally is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on December 18, 1926[3]. He passed away in Crete[4]. He died on October 23, 2017[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walter Lassally's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Walter Lassally passed away in Crete[4].
  • Walter Lassally was born on December 18, 1926[3].
  • Walter Lassally died on October 23, 2017[5].
  • Walter Lassally held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Walter Lassally held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Walter Lassally held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Walter Lassally's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • Among Walter Lassally's employers was Riverside Studios[11].
  • A notable student of Walter Lassally was Alekos Giannaros[12].
  • Walter Lassally received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[13].
  • Walter Lassally is recorded as male[14].
  • Walter Lassally's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walter Lassally is associated with the Free Cinema movement[16].
  • Walter Lassally's Commons category is recorded as Walter Lassally[17].
  • The cause of death was surgical complications[18].
  • Walter Lassally's family name is recorded as Lassally[19].
  • Walter Lassally's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Lassally's significant event is recorded as emigration[21].
  • Walter Lassally's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[22].
  • Walter Lassally's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Walter Lassally's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Walter Lassally's start of work period is recorded as 1946[25].
  • Walter Lassally's related category is recorded as Q32702195[26].

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Origins and Family

Walter Lassally's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on December 18, 1926[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Lassally worked as a cinematographer[6]. He was employed by Riverside Studios[11]. A notable student of him was Alekos Giannaros[12].

Recognition

Walter Lassally received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[13].

Death and Burial

Walter Lassally died on October 23, 2017[5]. He passed away in Crete[4]. The cause of death was surgical complications[18].

Why It Matters

Walter Lassally ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Walter Lassally born?

Walter Lassally was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Walter Lassally die?

Walter Lassally died in Crete[4].

What did Walter Lassally do for work?

Walter Lassally worked as cinematographer[6].

What awards did Walter Lassally receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . usnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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