Joseph MacDonald

American cinematographer (1906-1968)
Person human Q345800
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Joseph MacDonald

Summary

Joseph MacDonald is a human[1]. He was born in Mexico City[2]. He was born on +1906-12-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Woodland Hills[4]. He died on +1968-05-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6] and photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph MacDonald was born in Mexico City[2].
  • Joseph MacDonald died in Woodland Hills[4].
  • Joseph MacDonald was born on +1906-12-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Joseph MacDonald died on +1968-05-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Joseph MacDonald held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Joseph MacDonald worked as a cinematographer[6].
  • Joseph MacDonald worked as a photographer[7].
  • Joseph MacDonald's education included a stint at University of Southern California[10].
  • Joseph MacDonald is recorded as male[11].
  • Joseph MacDonald's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • The cause of death was disease[13].
  • Joseph MacDonald's family name is recorded as MacDonald[14].
  • Joseph MacDonald's given name is recorded as Joseph[15].
  • Joseph MacDonald's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[16].
  • Joseph MacDonald's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[17].
  • Joseph MacDonald's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[18].
  • Joseph MacDonald's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[19].
  • Joseph MacDonald's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Joseph MacDonald's related category is recorded as Q32702399[21].
  • Joseph MacDonald's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mexico City[2], Joseph MacDonald… he was born on +1906-12-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Joseph MacDonald was educated at University of Southern California[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6] and photographer[7].

Death and Burial

Joseph MacDonald died on +1968-05-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Woodland Hills[4]. The cause of death was disease[13].

Why It Matters

Joseph MacDonald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Joseph MacDonald born?

Born in Mexico City[2], Joseph MacDonald…

Where did Joseph MacDonald die?

Joseph MacDonald passed away in Woodland Hills[4].

What did Joseph MacDonald do for work?

Joseph MacDonald worked as cinematographer[6] and photographer[7].

Where did Joseph MacDonald go to school?

Joseph MacDonald was educated at University of Southern California[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color
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    Place of birth Mexico City
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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