John Boorman
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Summary
John Boorman was born on January 18, 1933[1], in Shepperton[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], television director[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,218 views/month, #6,156 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Charley Boorman[9], Telsche Boorman[10], Katrine Boorman[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Educated at: Salesian School, Chertsey[13]
- Award received: London Film Critics Circle Award for Film of the Year[14], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director[15], Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director[16], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[17], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[18], Cannes Best Director Award[19], BAFTA Fellowship[20], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Knight Bachelor[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: John Boorman[24]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[25]
- Family name: Boorman[26]
- Given name: John[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Boorman[28]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[29], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[30], Academy Award for Best Picture[31], Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[32], Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay[33], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[34], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[35], BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay[36], BAFTA Award for Best Film[37], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director[38], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[39], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[40], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[41], Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43], English[44]
Why It Matters
John Boorman has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was John Boorman born?
John Boorman's place of birth was Shepperton[2].
What did John Boorman do for work?
John Boorman worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], television director[6], and director[7].
Where did John Boorman go to school?
John Boorman was educated at Salesian School, Chertsey[13].
What awards did John Boorman receive?
Honors received include London Film Critics Circle Award for Film of the Year[14], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director[15], Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director[16], and National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay[17].