Robert Altman
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Summary
Robert Altman was born on February 20, 1925[1], in Kansas City[2]. He died on November 20, 2006[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film editor[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,326 views/month, #5,307 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Glendale[11]
- Child: Robert Reed Altman[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: librettist[14], theatrical director[15], film actor[16], director[17], film screenwriter[18], actor[19]
- Educated at: Wentworth Military Academy and College[20], Southwest Early College Campus[21], Rockhurst High School[22], Southwest High School[23]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[25], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[26], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series[27], Academy Honorary Award[28]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Writers Guild of America West[30]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[31]
- Influenced by: Howard Hawks[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Robert Altman[34]
- Cause of death: leukemia[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[36]
- Family name: Altman[37]
- Given name: Robert[38], Bernard[39]
- Official website: http://www.robertaltman.com/[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Altman[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[43]
Product Details
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: US[45]
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Began / founded: 1925-02-20[46]
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Ended / dissolved: 2006-11-20[47]
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MusicBrainz ID: fcf85680-9259-4f59-b649-9b3171c0acd4[48]
Why It Matters
Robert Altman has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[51], a film director[52], b. 1970[53], of United States[54], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[55].
FAQs
Where was Robert Altman born?
Robert Altman was born in Kansas City[2].
Where did Robert Altman die?
Robert Altman passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Robert Altman do for work?
Robert Altman worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film editor[8], and writer[9].
Where did Robert Altman go to school?
Robert Altman was educated at Wentworth Military Academy and College[20], Southwest Early College Campus[21], Rockhurst High School[22], and Southwest High School[23].
What awards did Robert Altman receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[25], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[26], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series[27].
Who did Robert Altman influence?
Robert Altman has been cited as an influence by Paul Thomas Anderson[51].