Fred Zinnemann

Austrian film director (1907-1997)
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Fred Zinnemann
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Fred Zinnemann

Summary

Fred Zinnemann is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on April 29, 1907[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 14, 1997[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], film director[7], photographer[8], director[9], and producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Fred Zinnemann's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Fred Zinnemann was born in Rzeszów[12].
  • Fred Zinnemann died in London[4].
  • Fred Zinnemann was born on April 29, 1907[3].
  • Fred Zinnemann died on March 14, 1997[5].
  • A child of Fred Zinnemann was Tim Zinnemann[13].
  • Fred Zinnemann held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Fred Zinnemann held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Fred Zinnemann worked as a film producer[6].
  • Fred Zinnemann's professions included film director[7].
  • Fred Zinnemann's professions included photographer[8].
  • Fred Zinnemann's professions included director[9].
  • Fred Zinnemann's professions included producer[10].
  • Fred Zinnemann was educated at University of Vienna[16].
  • Fred Zinnemann's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Fred Zinnemann is Julia[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Fred Zinnemann is The Day of the Jackal[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Fred Zinnemann is A Man for All Seasons[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Fred Zinnemann is The Nun's Story[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Fred Zinnemann is A Hatful of Rain[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Fred Zinnemann is From Here to Eternity[23].
  • Fred Zinnemann received the Directors Guild of America Award[24].
  • Fred Zinnemann received the Academy Award for Best Director[25].
  • Fred Zinnemann received the Academy Award for Best Director[26].
  • Fred Zinnemann received the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Vienna[2], a federal capital[28], in Austria[29], founded in -0100[30] and Rzeszów[12], a city with powiat rights in Poland[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1354[33]. Fred Zinnemann was born on April 29, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[16], a university[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1365[36], headquartered in Vienna[37] and École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière[17], a film school[38], in France[39], founded in 1926[40], headquartered in La Plaine Saint-Denis[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], film director[7], photographer[8], director[9], and producer[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Julia[18], a film[42]; The Day of the Jackal[19], a film[43]; A Man for All Seasons[20]; The Nun's Story[21]; A Hatful of Rain[22]; and From Here to Eternity[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Directors Guild of America Award[24], a group of awards[44], in United States[45], founded in 1938[46]; Academy Award for Best Director[25], an award for best direction[47], in United States[48], founded in 1929[49]; Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[27], an Academy Awards[50], in United States[51], founded in 1941[52]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film[53], a class of award[54], in United States[55]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[56], a commemorative plaque[57], in United States[58]; and Berlinale Camera[59], an award[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1986[62].

Personal Life

A child of Fred Zinnemann was Tim Zinnemann[13].

Death and Burial

Fred Zinnemann died on March 14, 1997[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[63].

Why It Matters

Fred Zinnemann ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Fred Zinnemann born?

Fred Zinnemann's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Fred Zinnemann die?

Fred Zinnemann died in London[4].

What did Fred Zinnemann do for work?

Fred Zinnemann worked as film producer[6], film director[7], photographer[8], director[9], and producer[10].

Where did Fred Zinnemann go to school?

Fred Zinnemann was educated at University of Vienna[16] and École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière[17].

What awards did Fred Zinnemann receive?

Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[24], Academy Award for Best Director[25], Academy Award for Best Director[26], and Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[27].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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