Hiromichi Horikawa

Japanese screenwriter and film director (1916-2012)
Person human Q3136272
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Summary

Hiromichi Horikawa was born on November 28, 1916[1], in Kyoto[2]. He died on September 5, 2012[3], in Setagaya[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5] and film director[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1916[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[9], Empire of Japan[10]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[11]
  • Award received: Bunkamura Les Deux Magots Literature Award[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Hiromichi Horikawa[14]
  • Cause of death: esophageal cancer[15]
  • Family name: Horikawa[16]
  • Given name: Hiromichi[17]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[19]
  • Name in native language: 堀川 弘通[20]
  • Name in kana: ほりかわ ひろみち[21]
  • Sibling: Naoyoshi Horikawa[22]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Hiromichi Horikawa[23]
  • P14750: 6665-DDAD-4D0A-7104-E6EF[24]

FAQs

Where was Hiromichi Horikawa born?

Hiromichi Horikawa's place of birth was Kyoto[2].

Where did Hiromichi Horikawa die?

Hiromichi Horikawa passed away in Setagaya[4].

What did Hiromichi Horikawa do for work?

Hiromichi Horikawa worked as a screenwriter[5] and film director[6].

Where did Hiromichi Horikawa go to school?

Hiromichi Horikawa was educated at University of Tokyo[11].

What awards did Hiromichi Horikawa receive?

Honors received include Bunkamura Les Deux Magots Literature Award[12].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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