Bill Duke
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Summary
Bill Duke was born on February 26, 1943[1], in Poughkeepsie[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], and television director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,171 views/month, #5,822 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Occupation: playwright[12], director[13], film producer[14]
- Educated at: Boston University[15], New York University Tisch School of the Arts[16], Boston University College of Fine Arts[17], Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School[18], Dutchess Community College[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Bill Duke[21]
- Family name: Duke[22]
- Given name: Bill[23]
- Official website: http://www.billduke.com[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Start of work period: 1962[26]
- Has works in the collection: Givens Collection of African American Literature[27]
- Writing language: English[28]
- Related category: Category:Films directed by Bill Duke[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]
Why It Matters
Bill Duke has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Bill Duke born?
Bill Duke's place of birth was Poughkeepsie[2].
What did Bill Duke do for work?
Bill Duke worked as a film director[3], actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], and television director[7].
Where did Bill Duke go to school?
Bill Duke was educated at Boston University[15], New York University Tisch School of the Arts[16], Boston University College of Fine Arts[17], and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School[18].