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Ernst Lubitsch

German-American actor and film director (1892–1947)
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Ernst Lubitsch
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Summary

Ernst Lubitsch was born on January 29, 1892[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on November 30, 1947[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,925 views/month, #6,735 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
  • Child: Nicola Lubitsch[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13], United States[14]
  • Native language: German[15], English[16]
  • Occupation: film editor[17], film actor[18], director[19], film screenwriter[20], producer[21]
  • Employer: University of Southern California[22]
  • Award received: Academy Honorary Award[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Commons category: Ernst Lubitsch[26]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27]
  • Family name: Lubitsch[28]
  • Given name: Ernst[29]
  • Official website: http://www.lubitsch.com[30]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Ernst Lubitsch[31]
  • Commons gallery: Ernst Lubitsch[32]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[33]
  • Filmography: Ernst Lubitsch filmography[34]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[35]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[36]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37], English[38]
  • Commons Creator page: Ernst Lubitsch[39]
  • Name in native language: Ernst Lubitsch[40]

Why It Matters

Ernst Lubitsch has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[43], a film director[44], b. 1961[45], of Mexico[46], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[47].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Lubitsch born?

Ernst Lubitsch was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Ernst Lubitsch die?

Ernst Lubitsch died in Hollywood[4].

What did Ernst Lubitsch do for work?

Ernst Lubitsch worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Ernst Lubitsch receive?

Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[23] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].

Who did Ernst Lubitsch influence?

Ernst Lubitsch has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[43].

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Alfonso Cuarón Germany Museum of Modern Art The Shop Around the Corner United States

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  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . whoswho.de. whoswho.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  35. [36] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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