John Schlesinger
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Summary
John Schlesinger was born on February 16, 1926[1], in London[2]. He died on July 25, 2003[3], in Palm Springs[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], television director[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,698 views/month, #6,655 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Willesden Jewish Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], film screenwriter[14]
- Educated at: Balliol College[15], St Edmund's School[16], Uppingham School[17]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Directors Guild of America Award[19], Academy Award for Best Director[20], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[21], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[22], BAFTA Fellowship[23], BAFTA Award for Best Short Film[24], Golden Bear[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Archives at: University of the Arts London Archives and Special Collections[27], British Film Institute[28]
- Cause of death: stroke[29]
- Family name: Schlesinger[30]
- Given name: John[31], Richard[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Topic has template: Template:John Schlesinger[36]
- Start of work period: 1953[37]
Why It Matters
John Schlesinger has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was John Schlesinger born?
John Schlesinger's place of birth was London[2].
Where did John Schlesinger die?
John Schlesinger died in Palm Springs[4].
What did John Schlesinger do for work?
John Schlesinger worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], television director[8], and director[9].
Where did John Schlesinger go to school?
John Schlesinger was educated at Balliol College[15], St Edmund's School[16], and Uppingham School[17].
What awards did John Schlesinger receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Directors Guild of America Award[19], Academy Award for Best Director[20], and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[21].