Frank Capra
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Summary
Frank Capra was born on May 18, 1897[1], in Bisacquino[2]. He died on September 3, 1991[3], in La Quinta[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], banjoist[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,152 views/month, #6,059 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Coachella Valley Public Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Helen Howell[12]
- Child: Frank Capra, Jr.[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Italy[14], Italy[15], United States[16]
- Occupation: director[17], writer[18], military personnel[19], producer[20], film screenwriter[21]
- Educated at: California Institute of Technology[22], Manual Arts High School[23]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[24], Academy Award for Best Director[25], AFI Life Achievement Award[26], Golden Plate Award[27], Distinguished Service Medal[28], Legion of Merit[29], Victory Medal[30], American Campaign Medal[31], World War II Victory Medal[32], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[33], Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire[34], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[35], Inkpot Award[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[38]
- Genre: propaganda film[39], screwball comedy film[40]
- Military branch: United States Army[41]
- Commons category: Frank Capra[42]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[43]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[44]
- Residence: Bisacquino[45], United States[46]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[47], World War II[48]
- Family name: Capra[49]
- Given name: Frank[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frank Capra[51]
- Described at URL: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Frank_Capra[52]
- Manner of death: natural causes[53]
Why It Matters
Frank Capra has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by John Lasseter[56], a film director[57], b. 1957[58], of United States[59], awarded the Special Achievement Academy Award[60].
FAQs
Where was Frank Capra born?
Frank Capra's place of birth was Bisacquino[2].
Where did Frank Capra die?
Frank Capra passed away in La Quinta[4].
Who was Frank Capra married to?
Frank Capra's spouses include Helen Howell[12].
What did Frank Capra do for work?
Frank Capra worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], banjoist[8], and military officer[9].
Where did Frank Capra go to school?
Frank Capra was educated at California Institute of Technology[22] and Manual Arts High School[23].
What awards did Frank Capra receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[24] and Academy Award for Best Director[25].
Who did Frank Capra influence?
Frank Capra has been cited as an influence by John Lasseter[56].