Jane Campion
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Summary
Jane Campion was born on April 30, 1954[1], in Wellington[2]. She has worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], actor[5], film producer[6], and director[7]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,544 views/month, #6,268 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Richard Campion[9]
- Mother: Edith Campion[10]
- Child: Alice Englert[11]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[12]
- Position held: President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[13]
- Educated at: Victoria University of Wellington[14], Chelsea College of Art and Design[15], Australian Film Television and Radio School[16], University of Sydney[17], Sydney College of the Arts[18]
- Award received: Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize[19], Palme d'Or[20], Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay[21], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[22], Carrosse d'or[23], Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[24], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[25], Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director[26], Academy Award for Best Director[27], Byron Kennedy Award[28], honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[29], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Commons category: Jane Campion[32]
- Residence: Sydney[33]
- Family name: Campion[34]
- Given name: Jane[35], Elizabeth[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jane Campion[37]
- Described by source: Women film directors : an international bio-critical dictionary[38], The St. James women filmmakers encyclopedia[39]
- Participant in: 1989 Cannes Film Festival[40], 1993 Cannes Film Festival[41], 2009 Cannes Film Festival[42], 1986 Cannes Film Festival[43], 2017 Cannes Film Festival[44]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[45], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[46], Academy Award for Best Picture[47], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
Why It Matters
Jane Campion has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Jane Campion born?
Jane Campion was born in Wellington[2].
Who were Jane Campion's parents?
Jane Campion's father was Richard Campion[9]. Jane Campion's mother was Edith Campion[10].
What did Jane Campion do for work?
Jane Campion worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], actor[5], film producer[6], and director[7].
Where did Jane Campion go to school?
Jane Campion was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[14], Chelsea College of Art and Design[15], Australian Film Television and Radio School[16], and University of Sydney[17].
What awards did Jane Campion receive?
Honors received include Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize[19], Palme d'Or[20], Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay[21], and Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[22].