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Joseph Walker

American cinematographer (1892-1985)
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Joseph Walker

Summary

Joseph Walker is a human[1]. He was born in Denver[2]. He was born on August 22, 1892[3]. He passed away in Las Vegas[4]. He died on August 1, 1985[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], inventor[7], and film editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Walker's place of birth was Denver[2].
  • Joseph Walker passed away in Las Vegas[4].
  • Joseph Walker was born on August 22, 1892[3].
  • Joseph Walker died on August 1, 1985[5].
  • Joseph Walker held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Joseph Walker's professions included cinematographer[6].
  • Joseph Walker's professions included inventor[7].
  • Joseph Walker worked as a film editor[8].
  • Joseph Walker is recorded as male[11].
  • Joseph Walker's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Joseph Walker's family name is recorded as Walker[13].
  • Joseph Walker's given name is recorded as Joseph[14].
  • Joseph Walker's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[15].
  • Joseph Walker's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[16].
  • Joseph Walker's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[17].
  • Joseph Walker's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[18].
  • Joseph Walker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Joseph Walker's different from is recorded as Joseph R. Walker[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Denver[2], Joseph Walker… he was born on August 22, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], inventor[7], and film editor[8].

Death and Burial

Joseph Walker died on August 1, 1985[5]. He passed away in Las Vegas[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Walker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Walker born?

Joseph Walker was born in Denver[2].

Where did Joseph Walker die?

Joseph Walker passed away in Las Vegas[4].

What did Joseph Walker do for work?

Joseph Walker worked as cinematographer[6], inventor[7], and film editor[8].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → cinematographer, inventor, film editor
    Nominated for → Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White +1
    Instance of → human
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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