Manoel de Oliveira
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Summary
Manoel de Oliveira was born on December 11, 1908[1], in Porto[2]. He died on April 2, 2015[3], in Porto[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film director[6], cinematographer[7], film producer[8], and film editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,690 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery of Agramonte[11]
- Child: Manuel Casimiro[12]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[13]
- Occupation: actor[14], racing automobile driver[15], filmmaker[16], director[17]
- Notable work: Past and Present[18], Aniki-Bóbó[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[20], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[21], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[22], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[23], Commander of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[24], Sophia Awards[25], Golden Globes[26], European Film Academy Critics Award[27], honorary doctor from the NOVA University Lisbon[28], Robert-Bresson Award[29], Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[30], European Film Academy Honorary Award[31], Honorary Palme d'Or[32], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Manoel de Oliveira[35]
- Cause of death: heart failure[36]
- Sport: auto racing[37]
- Family name: Oliveira[38]
- Given name: Manoel (nome)[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Director[41], European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[43]
- Birth name: Manoel Candido Pinto De Oliveira[44]
- Name in native language: Manoel Cândido Pinto de Oliveira[45]
Why It Matters
Manoel de Oliveira has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Manoel de Oliveira born?
Manoel de Oliveira was born in Porto[2].
Where did Manoel de Oliveira die?
Manoel de Oliveira passed away in Porto[4].
What did Manoel de Oliveira do for work?
Manoel de Oliveira worked as a screenwriter[5], film director[6], cinematographer[7], film producer[8], and film editor[9].
What awards did Manoel de Oliveira receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[20], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[21], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[22], and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[23].