Hugo Friedhofer

American composer (1901-1981)
Person human Q1350676
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Hugo Friedhofer

Summary

Hugo Friedhofer is a human[1]. He was born in San Francisco[2]. He was born on May 3, 1901[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on May 17, 1981[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], and film score composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hugo Friedhofer was born in San Francisco[2].
  • Hugo Friedhofer passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Hugo Friedhofer was born on May 3, 1901[3].
  • Hugo Friedhofer died on May 17, 1981[5].
  • Hugo Friedhofer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Hugo Friedhofer worked as a composer[6].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's professions included pianist[7].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's professions included film score composer[8].
  • Hugo Friedhofer was educated at University of California, Berkeley[11].
  • A notable student of Hugo Friedhofer was Paul Glass[12].
  • Hugo Friedhofer received the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[13].
  • Hugo Friedhofer is recorded as male[14].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's family name is recorded as Friedhofer[16].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's given name is recorded as Hugo[17].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[18].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[19].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[20].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[21].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[22].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[23].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[24].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment[25].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[26].
  • Hugo Friedhofer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in San Francisco[2], Hugo Friedhofer… he was born on May 3, 1901[3].

Education

Hugo Friedhofer was educated at University of California, Berkeley[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and film score composer[8]. A notable student of Hugo Friedhofer was Paul Glass[12].

Recognition

Hugo Friedhofer received the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[13].

Death and Burial

Hugo Friedhofer died on May 17, 1981[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Hugo Friedhofer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hugo Friedhofer born?

Hugo Friedhofer was born in San Francisco[2].

Where did Hugo Friedhofer die?

Hugo Friedhofer died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Hugo Friedhofer do for work?

Hugo Friedhofer worked as composer[6], pianist[7], and film score composer[8].

Where did Hugo Friedhofer go to school?

Hugo Friedhofer was educated at University of California, Berkeley[11].

What awards did Hugo Friedhofer receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . 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] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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