Les Clark

American animator (1907–1979)
Person human Q1368756
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Les Clark

Summary

Les Clark is a human[1]. Born in Ogden[2], he… he was born on November 17, 1907[3]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on September 12, 1979[5]. He worked as a character animator[6], film director[7], director[8], and animator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Les Clark's place of birth was Ogden[2].
  • Les Clark died in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Les Clark was born on November 17, 1907[3].
  • Les Clark died on September 12, 1979[5].
  • Les Clark held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Les Clark's professions included character animator[6].
  • Les Clark's professions included film director[7].
  • Les Clark's professions included director[8].
  • Les Clark worked as an animator[9].
  • Les Clark's field of work was animation[12].
  • Among Les Clark's employers was Walt Disney Studios[13].
  • Les Clark's education included a stint at Venice High School[14].
  • A notable student of Les Clark was Fred Moore[15].
  • Les Clark received the Disney Legends[16].
  • Les Clark received the Winsor McCay Award[17].
  • Les Clark is recorded as male[18].
  • Les Clark's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Les Clark is part of Disney's Nine Old Men[20].
  • Les Clark's Commons category is recorded as Les Clark[21].
  • The cause of death was cancer[22].
  • Les Clark's family name is recorded as Clark[23].
  • Les Clark's given name is recorded as Lester[24].
  • Les Clark's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • Les Clark studied under Ub Iwerks[26].
  • Les Clark's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Les Clark was born in Ogden[2]. He was born on November 17, 1907[3].

Education

Les Clark's education included a stint at Venice High School[14]. He studied under Ub Iwerks[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include character animator[6], film director[7], director[8], and animator[9]. Les Clark's field of work was animation[12]. He was employed by Walt Disney Studios[13]. A notable student of him was Fred Moore[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Disney Legends[16], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1987[30] and Winsor McCay Award[17], an animation award[31], in United States[32].

Death and Burial

Les Clark died on September 12, 1979[5]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. The cause of death was cancer[22].

Why It Matters

Les Clark ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Les Clark born?

Born in Ogden[2], Les Clark…

Where did Les Clark die?

Les Clark died in Santa Barbara[4].

What did Les Clark do for work?

Les Clark worked as character animator[6], film director[7], director[8], and animator[9].

Where did Les Clark go to school?

Les Clark was educated at Venice High School[14].

What awards did Les Clark receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[16] and Winsor McCay Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981 Abbeville Press ed.). wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . d23.com. Retrieved . d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981 Abbeville Press ed.). Retrieved . 50mostinfluentialdisneyanimators.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death cancer
    Student of Ub Iwerks
    Sex or gender male
    Place of birth Ogden
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