Des McAnuff

American-Canadian film director
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Des McAnuff

Summary

Des McAnuff is a human[1]. He was born in Princeton[2]. He was born on June 19, 1952[3]. He worked as a film director[4], music director[5], theatrical director[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Princeton[2], Des McAnuff…
  • Des McAnuff was born on June 19, 1952[3].
  • Des McAnuff held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Des McAnuff's professions included film director[4].
  • Des McAnuff's professions included music director[5].
  • Des McAnuff's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Des McAnuff's professions included director[7].
  • Among Des McAnuff's employers was Harvard University[10].
  • Des McAnuff was educated at Woburn Collegiate Institute[11].
  • Des McAnuff's education included a stint at Toronto Metropolitan University[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Des McAnuff is Big River[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Des McAnuff is The Who's Tommy[14].
  • Des McAnuff received the Laurence Olivier Awards[15].
  • Des McAnuff received the Member of the Order of Canada[16].
  • Des McAnuff received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[17].
  • Des McAnuff received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[18].
  • Des McAnuff received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award[19].
  • Des McAnuff received the Drama League Award[20].
  • Des McAnuff is recorded as male[21].
  • Des McAnuff's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Des McAnuff's family name is recorded as McAnuff[23].
  • Des McAnuff's given name is recorded as Des[24].
  • Des McAnuff's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • Des McAnuff's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[26].
  • Des McAnuff's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[27].

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Origins and Family

Des McAnuff's place of birth was Princeton[2]. He was born on June 19, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at Woburn Collegiate Institute[11], a high school[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1963[30] and Toronto Metropolitan University[12], a public research university[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1948[33], headquartered in Toronto[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], music director[5], theatrical director[6], and director[7]. Des McAnuff was employed by Harvard University[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Big River[13], a dramatico-musical work[35] and The Who's Tommy[14], a dramatico-musical work[36], written by Pete Townshend[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Laurence Olivier Awards[15], a group of awards[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1976[40]; Member of the Order of Canada[16], a grade of an order[41], in Canada[42]; Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[17], a theatre award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1960[45]; Governor General's Performing Arts Award[19], a group of awards[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1992[48]; and Drama League Award[20], an award[49].

Why It Matters

Des McAnuff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Des McAnuff born?

Des McAnuff's place of birth was Princeton[2].

What did Des McAnuff do for work?

Des McAnuff worked as film director[4], music director[5], theatrical director[6], and director[7].

Where did Des McAnuff go to school?

Des McAnuff was educated at Woburn Collegiate Institute[11] and Toronto Metropolitan University[12].

What awards did Des McAnuff receive?

Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[15], Member of the Order of Canada[16], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[17], and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . ggpaa.ca. Retrieved . ggpaa.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · Nashona · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id 121034
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P10018]]: 121034, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/118198739|Des McAnuff (#118198739)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/4824|George Eastman Museu"
  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Big River, The Who's Tommy
    Given name Des
    Family name McAnuff
    Employer
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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