King Vidor
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Summary
King Vidor was born on February 8, 1894[1], in Galveston[2]. He died on November 1, 1982[3], in Paso Robles[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], director[8], and film screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,057 views/month, #6,781 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Florence Vidor[11], Eleanor Boardman[12]
- Child: Belinda Vidor[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: writer[15]
- Educated at: Peacock Military Academy[16]
- Notable work: The Big Parade[17], The Crowd[18], Hallelujah![19], The Champ[20], Our Daily Bread[21], Stella Dallas[22], The Citadel[23], Northwest Passage[24], Duel in the Sun[25], Beyond the Forest[26], The Fountainhead[27], Ruby Gentry[28], Man Without a Star[29], War and Peace[30]
- Award received: Academy Honorary Award[31], Golden Plate Award[32], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[33], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34]
- Religion or worldview: Christian Science[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Member of political party: California Republican Party[37]
- Commons category: King Vidor[38]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[39]
- Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[40]
- Family name: Vidor[41]
- Given name: King[42], Wallis[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:King Vidor[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 11[46]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[47]
Why It Matters
King Vidor has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Humberto Mauro[50], an actor[51], 1897–1983[52], of Brazil[53], specialised in film direction[54].
FAQs
Where was King Vidor born?
King Vidor was born in Galveston[2].
Where did King Vidor die?
King Vidor passed away in Paso Robles[4].
Who was King Vidor married to?
King Vidor's spouses include Florence Vidor[11] and Eleanor Boardman[12].
What did King Vidor do for work?
King Vidor worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], director[8], and film screenwriter[9].
Where did King Vidor go to school?
King Vidor was educated at Peacock Military Academy[16].
What awards did King Vidor receive?
Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[31], Golden Plate Award[32], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[33], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34].
Who did King Vidor influence?
King Vidor has been cited as an influence by Humberto Mauro[50].