Oskar Fischinger

German-American abstract animator, filmmaker, and painter (1900-1967)
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Oskar Fischinger

Summary

Oskar Fischinger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gelnhausen[2]. He was born on June 22, 1900[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on January 31, 1967[5]. He worked as a painter[6], film director[7], animator[8], photographer[9], and filmmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Oskar Fischinger's place of birth was Gelnhausen[2].
  • Oskar Fischinger passed away in Hollywood[4].
  • Oskar Fischinger was born on June 22, 1900[3].
  • Oskar Fischinger died on January 31, 1967[5].
  • Oskar Fischinger is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Oskar Fischinger was married to Elfriede Fischinger[13].
  • Oskar Fischinger held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • German was Oskar Fischinger's native language[15].
  • Oskar Fischinger worked as a painter[6].
  • Oskar Fischinger's professions included film director[7].
  • Oskar Fischinger's professions included animator[8].
  • Oskar Fischinger's professions included photographer[9].
  • Oskar Fischinger's professions included filmmaker[10].
  • Oskar Fischinger's professions included director[16].
  • Among Oskar Fischinger's employers was Paramount Pictures[17].
  • Oskar Fischinger was employed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[18].
  • Oskar Fischinger was employed by Walt Disney Studios[19].
  • Oskar Fischinger received the Winsor McCay Award[20].
  • Oskar Fischinger is recorded as male[21].
  • Oskar Fischinger's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Oskar Fischinger's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[24].
  • Oskar Fischinger's residence is recorded as Ginnheim[25].
  • Oskar Fischinger's residence is recorded as Munich[26].
  • Oskar Fischinger's residence is recorded as Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Oskar Fischinger was born in Gelnhausen[2]. He was born on June 22, 1900[3]. German was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], film director[7], animator[8], photographer[9], filmmaker[10], and director[16]. Employers include Paramount Pictures[17], a film production company[28], in United States[29], founded in 1912[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[18], a business[32], in United States[33], founded in 1924[34], headquartered in Los Angeles[35]; and Walt Disney Studios[19], a film studio[36], in United States[37], founded in 1923[38], headquartered in Burbank[39].

Recognition

Oskar Fischinger received the Winsor McCay Award[20].

Personal Life

Among Oskar Fischinger's spouses was Elfriede Fischinger[13].

Death and Burial

Oskar Fischinger died on January 31, 1967[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Oskar Fischinger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Oskar Fischinger born?

Oskar Fischinger's place of birth was Gelnhausen[2].

Where did Oskar Fischinger die?

Oskar Fischinger died in Hollywood[4].

Who was Oskar Fischinger married to?

Oskar Fischinger's spouses include Elfriede Fischinger[13].

What did Oskar Fischinger do for work?

Oskar Fischinger worked as painter[6], film director[7], animator[8], photographer[9], and filmmaker[10].

What awards did Oskar Fischinger receive?

Honors received include Winsor McCay Award[20].

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. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Animation World Network. Retrieved . awn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Animation World Network. Retrieved . awn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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