Frank Churchill
American composer (1901-1942)
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Summary
Frank Churchill was born on October 20, 1901[1], in Rumford[2]. He died on May 14, 1942[3], in Castaic[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and film score composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,052 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[11], Disney Legends[12]
- Influenced by: Franz Schubert[13], Oliver Wallace[14], Thomas Tallis[15], Maurice Ravel[16], Claude Debussy[17], Aaron Copland[18], Alfred Newman[19], Max Steiner[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Frank Churchill[22]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[23]
- Family name: Churchill[24]
- Given name: Frank[25], Edwin[26]
- Manner of death: suicide[27]
- Instrument: piano[28]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[29], Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[30], Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[31], Academy Award for Best Original Song[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Birth name: Frank Edwin Churchill[34]
- Name in native language: Frank Churchill[35], Frank E. Churchill[36]
- Start of work period: 1916[37]
- End of work period: 1942[38]
Why It Matters
Frank Churchill has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Frank Churchill born?
Frank Churchill's place of birth was Rumford[2].
Where did Frank Churchill die?
Frank Churchill passed away in Castaic[4].
What did Frank Churchill do for work?
Frank Churchill worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and film score composer[7].
What awards did Frank Churchill receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[11] and Disney Legends[12].