Dalton Trumbo
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Summary
Dalton Trumbo was born on December 9, 1905[1], in Montrose[2]. He died on September 10, 1976[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], novelist[7], director[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,798 views/month, #5,629 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Christopher Trumbo[11], Nikola Trumbo[12], Melissa Trumbo[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: film producer[16], film director[17]
- Educated at: University of Colorado Boulder[18], University of Southern California[19], Grand Junction High School[20]
- Award received: National Book Award[21], Academy Award for Best Story[22], Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[23], Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix[24]
- Member of: Hollywood Ten[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the United States of America[27]
- Genre: drama fiction[28]
- Commons category: Dalton Trumbo[29]
- Archives at: UCLA Library Special Collections[30]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[31]
- Residence: Fontenay-sous-Bois[32]
- Family name: Trumbo[33]
- Given name: Dalton[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dalton Trumbo[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Story[37], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[38], Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Topic has template: Template:Dalton Trumbo[41]
- Name in native language: James Dalton Trumbo[42]
Why It Matters
Dalton Trumbo has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include Johnny Got His Gun[45], a literary work[46] and The Remarkable Andrew[47], a film[48], directed by Stuart Heisler[49].
FAQs
Where was Dalton Trumbo born?
Dalton Trumbo's place of birth was Montrose[2].
Where did Dalton Trumbo die?
Dalton Trumbo passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Dalton Trumbo do for work?
Dalton Trumbo worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], novelist[7], director[8], and actor[9].
Where did Dalton Trumbo go to school?
Dalton Trumbo was educated at University of Colorado Boulder[18], University of Southern California[19], and Grand Junction High School[20].
What awards did Dalton Trumbo receive?
Honors received include National Book Award[21], Academy Award for Best Story[22], and Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[23].