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Arthur Penn

American producer and director (1922–2010)
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Summary

Arthur Penn was born on September 27, 1922[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on September 28, 2010[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], theatrical director[8], and television producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,725 views/month, #6,809 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Matthew Penn[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Occupation: director[13]
  • Employer: Bard College[14]
  • Educated at: Black Mountain College[15]
  • Award received: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[16], Honorary Golden Bear[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Arthur Penn[19]
  • Cause of death: heart failure[20]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[21]
  • Family name: Penn[22]
  • Given name: Arthur[23]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[24]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[25], Tony Award for Best Director[26], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Name in native language: Arthur Hiller Penn[29]

Why It Matters

Arthur Penn has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Penn born?

Arthur Penn was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Arthur Penn die?

Arthur Penn died in Manhattan[4].

What did Arthur Penn do for work?

Arthur Penn worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], theatrical director[8], and television producer[9].

Where did Arthur Penn go to school?

Arthur Penn was educated at Black Mountain College[15].

What awards did Arthur Penn receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[16] and Honorary Golden Bear[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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