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Willard Huyck

American film director, producer and screenwriter
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Willard Huyck

Summary

Willard Huyck is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on September 8, 1945[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film director[5], and film producer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (709 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Willard Huyck was born in Los Angeles[2].
  • Willard Huyck was born on September 8, 1945[3].
  • Among Willard Huyck's spouses was Gloria Katz[8].
  • Willard Huyck held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Willard Huyck's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Willard Huyck's professions included film director[5].
  • Willard Huyck worked as a film producer[6].
  • Willard Huyck's education included a stint at USC School of Cinematic Arts[10].
  • Willard Huyck received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[11].
  • Willard Huyck was a member of Writers Guild of America West[12].
  • Willard Huyck is recorded as male[13].
  • Willard Huyck's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Willard Huyck's family name is recorded as Huyck[15].
  • Willard Huyck's given name is recorded as Willard[16].
  • Willard Huyck's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[17].
  • Willard Huyck's nominated for is recorded as Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[18].
  • Willard Huyck's nominated for is recorded as Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[19].
  • Willard Huyck's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Willard Huyck[20].
  • Willard Huyck's related category is recorded as Category:Films produced by Willard Huyck[21].

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Origins and Family

Willard Huyck's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on September 8, 1945[3].

Education

Willard Huyck's education included a stint at USC School of Cinematic Arts[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film director[5], and film producer[6].

Recognition

Willard Huyck received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[11].

Personal Life

Among Willard Huyck's spouses was Gloria Katz[8].

Why It Matters

Willard Huyck ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (709 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Willard Huyck born?

Willard Huyck's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Who was Willard Huyck married to?

Willard Huyck's spouses include Gloria Katz[8].

What did Willard Huyck do for work?

Willard Huyck worked as screenwriter[4], film director[5], and film producer[6].

Where did Willard Huyck go to school?

Willard Huyck was educated at USC School of Cinematic Arts[10].

What awards did Willard Huyck receive?

Honors received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[11].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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