Mitchell Leisen

American film director (1898-1972)
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Summary

Mitchell Leisen was born on October 6, 1898[1], in Menominee[2]. He died on October 28, 1972[3], in Woodland Hills[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film director[6], film producer[7], costume designer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (715 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Chapel of the Pines Crematory[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: production designer[14], director[15]
  • Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Mitchell Leisen[18]
  • Family name: Leisen[19]
  • Given name: Mitchell[20]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Mitchell Leisen[21]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Production Design[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Name in native language: Mitchell Leisen[24], Michel Leisen[25]
  • Start of work period: 1920[26]
  • Has works in the collection: Harvard Film Archive[27]
  • Writing language: English[28]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Mitchell Leisen[29]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]

Why It Matters

Mitchell Leisen has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Mitchell Leisen born?

Mitchell Leisen was born in Menominee[2].

Where did Mitchell Leisen die?

Mitchell Leisen died in Woodland Hills[4].

What did Mitchell Leisen do for work?

Mitchell Leisen worked as an actor[5], film director[6], film producer[7], costume designer[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did Mitchell Leisen receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . HOLLIS. id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator → works protected by copyrights
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    Country of citizenship → United States
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