Jon Turteltaub

American film director and producer
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Jon Turteltaub

Summary

Jon Turteltaub is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on August 8, 1963[3]. He worked as a film producer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], manufacturer[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,310 views/month, #6,866 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jon Turteltaub's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Jon Turteltaub was born on August 8, 1963[3].
  • Jon Turteltaub's father was Saul Turteltaub[10].
  • Jon Turteltaub held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jon Turteltaub's professions included film producer[4].
  • Jon Turteltaub worked as a film director[5].
  • Jon Turteltaub worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Jon Turteltaub worked as a manufacturer[7].
  • Jon Turteltaub worked as a director[8].
  • Jon Turteltaub was educated at University of Southern California[12].
  • Jon Turteltaub was educated at Wesleyan University[13].
  • Jon Turteltaub's education included a stint at USC School of Cinematic Arts[14].
  • Jon Turteltaub is recorded as male[15].
  • Jon Turteltaub's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jon Turteltaub's Commons category is recorded as Jon Turteltaub[17].
  • Jon Turteltaub's family name is recorded as Turteltaub[18].
  • Jon Turteltaub's given name is recorded as Jon[19].
  • Jon Turteltaub's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Jon Turteltaub's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Jon Turteltaub's topic has template is recorded as Template:Jon Turteltaub[22].
  • Jon Turteltaub's start of work period is recorded as 1989[23].
  • Jon Turteltaub's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Jon Turteltaub[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Jon Turteltaub… he was born on August 8, 1963[3]. His father was Saul Turteltaub[10].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[12], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1880[27], headquartered in Los Angeles[28]; Wesleyan University[13], a university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1831[31]; and USC School of Cinematic Arts[14], a film school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1929[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], manufacturer[7], and director[8].

Why It Matters

Jon Turteltaub ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,310 views/month, #6,866 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Jon Turteltaub born?

Jon Turteltaub's place of birth was New York City[2].

Who were Jon Turteltaub's parents?

Jon Turteltaub's father was Saul Turteltaub[10].

What did Jon Turteltaub do for work?

Jon Turteltaub worked as film producer[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], manufacturer[7], and director[8].

Where did Jon Turteltaub go to school?

Jon Turteltaub was educated at University of Southern California[12], Wesleyan University[13], and USC School of Cinematic Arts[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . LUMIERE. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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