Haskell Wexler

American filmmaker (1922-2015)
Person human Q1379980
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Summary

Haskell Wexler was born on February 6, 1922[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on December 27, 2015[3], in Santa Monica[4]. He worked as a cinematographer[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], camera operator[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,856 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Mark Wexler[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: director[14]
  • Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[15], Roger C. Sullivan High School[16], Francis W. Parker School[17]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[18], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[19], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Haskell Wexler[22]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[23]
  • Family name: Wexler[24]
  • Given name: Haskell[25]
  • Official website: http://haskellwexler.com/[26]
  • Depicted by: Rebel Citizen[27]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[28], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[30], English[31]
  • Name in native language: Haskell Wexler[32]
  • Start of work period: 1955[33]
  • End of work period: 2015[34]
  • Writing language: English[35]

Why It Matters

Haskell Wexler has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Haskell Wexler born?

Haskell Wexler was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Haskell Wexler die?

Haskell Wexler died in Santa Monica[4].

What did Haskell Wexler do for work?

Haskell Wexler worked as a cinematographer[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], camera operator[8], and actor[9].

Where did Haskell Wexler go to school?

Haskell Wexler was educated at University of California, Berkeley[15], Roger C. Sullivan High School[16], and Francis W. Parker School[17].

What awards did Haskell Wexler receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[18], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[19], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . filmportal.de. Retrieved . blogs.indiewire.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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