Wilfred Jackson

American film director (1906–1988)
Person human Q1385379
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Wilfred Jackson

Summary

Wilfred Jackson is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1906[3]. He passed away in Balboa Island[4]. He died on August 7, 1988[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Wilfred Jackson's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Wilfred Jackson died in Balboa Island[4].
  • Wilfred Jackson was born on January 24, 1906[3].
  • Wilfred Jackson died on August 7, 1988[5].
  • Wilfred Jackson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Wilfred Jackson worked as a film director[6].
  • Wilfred Jackson's professions included film producer[7].
  • Wilfred Jackson worked as an animator[8].
  • Wilfred Jackson's professions included director[9].
  • Wilfred Jackson's field of work was animated film[12].
  • Wilfred Jackson was employed by Walt Disney Studios[13].
  • Wilfred Jackson received the Disney Legends[14].
  • Wilfred Jackson received the Winsor McCay Award[15].
  • Wilfred Jackson is recorded as male[16].
  • Wilfred Jackson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wilfred Jackson's Commons category is recorded as Wilfred Jackson[18].
  • Wilfred Jackson's family name is recorded as Jackson[19].
  • Wilfred Jackson's given name is recorded as Wilfred[20].
  • Wilfred Jackson's medical condition is recorded as myocardial infarction[21].
  • Wilfred Jackson studied under Ub Iwerks[22].
  • Wilfred Jackson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Wilfred Jackson's Commons Creator page is recorded as Wilfred Jackson[24].
  • Wilfred Jackson's start of work period is recorded as 1928[25].
  • Wilfred Jackson's end of work period is recorded as 1961[26].
  • Wilfred Jackson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilfred Jackson's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on January 24, 1906[3].

Education

Wilfred Jackson studied under Ub Iwerks[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], and director[9]. Wilfred Jackson's field of work was animated film[12]. Among his employers was Walt Disney Studios[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Disney Legends[14], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1987[30] and Winsor McCay Award[15], an animation award[31], in United States[32].

Death and Burial

Wilfred Jackson died on August 7, 1988[5]. He died in Balboa Island[4].

Why It Matters

Wilfred Jackson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Wilfred Jackson born?

Wilfred Jackson's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Wilfred Jackson die?

Wilfred Jackson passed away in Balboa Island[4].

What did Wilfred Jackson do for work?

Wilfred Jackson worked as film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], and director[9].

What awards did Wilfred Jackson receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[14] and Winsor McCay Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981 Abbeville Press ed.). wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981 Abbeville Press ed.). wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Has works in the collection Harvard Film Archive
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    Student of Ub Iwerks
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