Freddie Young

British cinematographer (1902–1998)
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Freddie Young

Summary

Freddie Young is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 9, 1902[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 1, 1998[5]. He worked as a film director[6] and cinematographer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Freddie Young was born in London[2].
  • Freddie Young died in London[4].
  • Freddie Young was born on October 9, 1902[3].
  • Freddie Young died on December 1, 1998[5].
  • Freddie Young held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Freddie Young's professions included film director[6].
  • Freddie Young worked as a cinematographer[7].
  • Freddie Young received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10].
  • Freddie Young received the BAFTA Fellowship[11].
  • Freddie Young received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[12].
  • Freddie Young received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[13].
  • Freddie Young received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[14].
  • Freddie Young received the Royal Photographic Society Award[15].
  • Freddie Young was a member of British Society of Cinematographers[16].
  • Freddie Young is recorded as male[17].
  • Freddie Young's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Freddie Young's family name is recorded as Young[19].
  • Freddie Young's given name is recorded as Freddie[20].
  • Freddie Young's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[21].
  • Freddie Young's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[22].
  • Freddie Young's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[23].
  • Freddie Young's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[24].
  • Freddie Young's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[25].
  • Freddie Young's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Freddie Young's start of work period is recorded as 1920[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Freddie Young's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 9, 1902[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6] and cinematographer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; BAFTA Fellowship[11], an honorary award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1971[32]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[12]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography[14], an Academy Awards[33], in United States[34], founded in 1929[35]; and Royal Photographic Society Award[15], a photography award[36].

Death and Burial

Freddie Young died on December 1, 1998[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Freddie Young has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Freddie Young born?

Freddie Young was born in London[2].

Where did Freddie Young die?

Freddie Young passed away in London[4].

What did Freddie Young do for work?

Freddie Young worked as film director[6] and cinematographer[7].

What awards did Freddie Young receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], BAFTA Fellowship[11], Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[12], and Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . rps.org. Retrieved . rps.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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