Walter Salles
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Walter Salles
Summary
Walter Salles is a human[1]. Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1956[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film director[5], film producer[6], racing automobile driver[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,116 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], Walter Salles…
- Walter Salles was born on April 12, 1956[3].
- Walter Salles's father was Walter Moreira Sales[10].
- Walter Salles's mother was Eliza Gonçalves[11].
- Walter Salles held citizenship in Brazil[12].
- Walter Salles worked as a screenwriter[4].
- Walter Salles worked as a film director[5].
- Walter Salles worked as a film producer[6].
- Walter Salles's professions included racing automobile driver[7].
- Walter Salles worked as a director[8].
- Walter Salles's education included a stint at University of Southern California[13].
- Walter Salles was educated at USC School of Cinematic Arts[14].
- Walter Salles's education included a stint at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro[15].
- A notable work attributed to Walter Salles is Central Station[16].
- A notable work attributed to Walter Salles is The Motorcycle Diaries[17].
- A notable work attributed to Walter Salles is I'm Still Here[18].
- Walter Salles received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[19].
- Walter Salles was influenced by Roberto Rossellini[20].
- Walter Salles is recorded as male[21].
- Walter Salles's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Walter Salles's Commons category is recorded as Walter Salles[23].
- Walter Salles's sport is recorded as auto racing[24].
- Walter Salles's family name is recorded as Salles[25].
- Walter Salles's given name is recorded as Walter[26].
- Walter Salles's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], Walter Salles… he was born on April 12, 1956[3]. His father was Walter Moreira Sales[10]. His mother was Eliza Gonçalves[11].
Education
Educated at University of Southern California[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; USC School of Cinematic Arts[14], a film school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1929[34]; and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro[15], a university[35], in Brazil[36], founded in 1940[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film director[5], film producer[6], racing automobile driver[7], and director[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Central Station[16], a film[38]; The Motorcycle Diaries[17], a film[39]; and I'm Still Here[18], a film[40].
Recognition
Walter Salles received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[19].
Why It Matters
Walter Salles ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,116 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Walter Salles born?
Walter Salles's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2].
Who were Walter Salles's parents?
Walter Salles's father was Walter Moreira Sales[10]. Walter Salles's mother was Eliza Gonçalves[11].
What did Walter Salles do for work?
Walter Salles worked as screenwriter[4], film director[5], film producer[6], racing automobile driver[7], and director[8].
Where did Walter Salles go to school?
Walter Salles was educated at University of Southern California[13], USC School of Cinematic Arts[14], and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro[15].
What awards did Walter Salles receive?
Honors received include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[19].