James Ivory

American film director
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James Ivory

Summary

James Ivory is a human[1]. He was born in Berkeley[2]. He was born on June 7, 1928[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,823 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Ivory's place of birth was Berkeley[2].
  • James Ivory was born on June 7, 1928[3].
  • James Ivory held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James Ivory's professions included film director[4].
  • James Ivory's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • James Ivory's professions included film producer[6].
  • James Ivory worked as a director[7].
  • James Ivory's education included a stint at University of Southern California[10].
  • James Ivory's education included a stint at University of Oregon[11].
  • James Ivory was educated at USC School of Cinematic Arts[12].
  • James Ivory's education included a stint at Klamath Union High School[13].
  • James Ivory was educated at University of Oregon College of Design[14].
  • James Ivory received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • James Ivory received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[16].
  • James Ivory received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17].
  • James Ivory received the European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[18].
  • James Ivory received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[19].
  • James Ivory received the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director[20].
  • James Ivory was a member of Writers Guild of America, East[21].
  • James Ivory is recorded as male[22].
  • James Ivory's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Ivory's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[24].
  • James Ivory's Commons category is recorded as James Ivory[25].
  • James Ivory's unmarried partner is recorded as Ismail Merchant[26].
  • James Ivory's family name is recorded as Ivory[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berkeley[2], James Ivory… he was born on June 7, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[10], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; University of Oregon[11], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1876[34], headquartered in Eugene[35]; USC School of Cinematic Arts[12], a film school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1929[38]; Klamath Union High School[13], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1901[41]; and University of Oregon College of Design[14], an art academy[42], in United States[43], founded in 1914[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and director[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[45], in United States[46], founded in 1925[47]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[16], an award for best adapted screenplay[48], in United States[49], founded in 1929[50]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[18], a European Film Awards[53], founded in 1997[54]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film[19], a class of award[55], in United States[56]; and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director[20], a film award category[57], in Italy[58].

Why It Matters

James Ivory ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,823 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include The City of Your Final Destination[61], a film[62].

FAQs

Where was James Ivory born?

James Ivory's place of birth was Berkeley[2].

What did James Ivory do for work?

James Ivory worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], and director[7].

Where did James Ivory go to school?

James Ivory was educated at University of Southern California[10], University of Oregon[11], USC School of Cinematic Arts[12], and Klamath Union High School[13].

What awards did James Ivory receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[16], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], and European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[18].

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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