Baz Luhrmann
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Summary
Baz Luhrmann was born on September 17, 1962[1], in Sydney[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,995 views/month, #4,202 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Catherine Martin[9]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[10]
- Occupation: director[11], film actor[12], composer[13]
- Educated at: National Institute of Dramatic Art[14], St Paul's Catholic College, Manly[15]
- Notable work: Moulin Rouge![16], Strictly Ballroom[17], Romeo + Juliet[18], Elvis[19], The Great Gatsby[20]
- Award received: European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[21], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[22], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[23], BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[24], AACTA Award for Best Film[25], AACTA Award for Best Direction[26], Byron Kennedy Award[27], Companion of the Order of Australia[28]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Baz Luhrmann[31]
- Family name: Luhrmann[32]
- Given name: Baz[33], Mark[34], Anthony[35]
- Official website: http://www.bazmark.com[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Baz Luhrmann[37]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Picture[38], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[39], European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[40], Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album[41], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Mark Anthony Luhrmann[44]
Product Details
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Type: Person[45]
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Country: AU[46]
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Began / founded: 1962-09-17[47]
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Community tags: australian, pop and chart[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: 04b94d74-1eb0-4633-ab8d-4f60d75e3114[49]
Why It Matters
Baz Luhrmann has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Baz Luhrmann born?
Baz Luhrmann was born in Sydney[2].
Who was Baz Luhrmann married to?
Baz Luhrmann's spouses include Catherine Martin[9].
What did Baz Luhrmann do for work?
Baz Luhrmann worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and writer[7].
Where did Baz Luhrmann go to school?
Baz Luhrmann was educated at National Institute of Dramatic Art[14] and St Paul's Catholic College, Manly[15].
What awards did Baz Luhrmann receive?
Honors received include European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[21], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[22], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[23], and BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[24].