John Sayles
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Summary
John Sayles was born on September 28, 1950[1], in Schenectady[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], writer[5], film editor[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,395 views/month, #6,572 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: director[11]
- Field of work: film[12], acting[13], film direction[14]
- Educated at: Williams College[15]
- Award received: MacArthur Fellows Program[16], Edgar Awards[17], Phyllis Franklin Award[18], Eugene V. Debs Award[19]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: John Sayles[23]
- Family name: Sayles[24]
- Given name: John[25]
- Official website: http://johnsaylesblog.com/[26]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Start of work period: 1978[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Harvard Film Archive Project[30]
Why It Matters
John Sayles has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was John Sayles born?
John Sayles was born in Schenectady[2].
What did John Sayles do for work?
John Sayles worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], writer[5], film editor[6], and film actor[7].
Where did John Sayles go to school?
John Sayles was educated at Williams College[15].
What awards did John Sayles receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[16], Edgar Awards[17], Phyllis Franklin Award[18], and Eugene V. Debs Award[19].