Woody Allen
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Woody Allen
Summary
Woody Allen is a human[1]. His place of birth was The Bronx[2]. He worked as a film director[3], comedian[4], film actor[5], screenwriter[6], and film producer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in The Bronx[2], Woody Allen…
- Woody Allen's father was Martin[9].
- Woody Allen's mother was Nettie Königsberg[10].
- Woody Allen was married to Soon-Yi Previn[11].
- A child of Woody Allen was Ronan Farrow[12].
- A child of Woody Allen was Moses Farrow[13].
- A child of Woody Allen was Dylan Farrow[14].
- A child of Woody Allen was Manzie Tio Allen[15].
- A child of Woody Allen was Bechet Dumaine Allen[16].
- Woody Allen held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Woody Allen's native language[18].
- Woody Allen worked as a film director[3].
- Woody Allen worked as a comedian[4].
- Woody Allen's professions included film actor[5].
- Woody Allen's professions included screenwriter[6].
- Woody Allen worked as a film producer[7].
- Woody Allen worked as a clarinetist[19].
- Among Woody Allen's employers was The New School[20].
- Woody Allen was educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[21].
- Woody Allen's education included a stint at Midwood High School[22].
- Woody Allen's education included a stint at New York University[23].
- Woody Allen received the Writers Guild of America Award[24].
- Woody Allen received the Donostia Award[25].
- Woody Allen received the Directors Guild of America Award[26].
- Woody Allen received the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in The Bronx[2], Woody Allen… his father was Martin[9]. His mother was Nettie Königsberg[10]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[21], a film school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1965[30]; Midwood High School[22], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1940[33], headquartered in Brooklyn[34]; and New York University[23], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1831[37], headquartered in New York City[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[3], comedian[4], film actor[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and clarinetist[19]. Among Woody Allen's employers was The New School[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Writers Guild of America Award[24], a cultural prize[39], in United States[40], founded in 1949[41]; Donostia Award[25], a film award[42], in Spain[43], founded in 1986[44]; Directors Guild of America Award[26], a group of awards[45], in United States[46], founded in 1938[47]; Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[27], an art prize[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1981[50]; Academy Award for Best Director[51], an award for best direction[52], in United States[53], founded in 1929[54]; and Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[55], an award for best screenplay[56], in United States[57], founded in 1941[58].
Personal Life
Woody Allen was married to Soon-Yi Previn[11]. Children include Ronan Farrow[12], a lawyer[59], b. 1987[60], of United States[61], awarded the George Polk Award[62], specialised in investigative journalism[63]; Moses Farrow[13], a photographer[64], b. 1978[65], of United States[66]; Dylan Farrow[14], a writer[67], b. 1985[68], of United States[69]; Manzie Tio Allen[15]; and Bechet Dumaine Allen[16]. Religious affiliations include Judaism[70], a religion[71], founded in -0500[72] and agnosticism[73], a point of view[74].
Why It Matters
Woody Allen has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
He has been cited as an influence by Will Ferrell[76], a comedian[77], b. 1967[78], of United States[79], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[80]; Steve Martin[81], a television actor[82], b. 1945[83], of United States[84], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[85]; Albert Brooks[86], an actor[87], b. 1947[88], of United States[89]; Alfonso Cuarón[90], a film director[91], b. 1961[92], of Mexico[93], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[94]; David Alan Grier[95], a screenwriter[96], b. 1956[97], of United States[98], awarded the Theatre World Award[99]; and Garry Shandling[100], an actor[101], 1949–2016[102], of United States[103], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[104].
Works attributed to him include Play It Again, Sam[105], Don't Drink the Water[106], Apropos of Nothing[107], and Without Feathers[108].
FAQs
Where was Woody Allen born?
Woody Allen's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
Who were Woody Allen's parents?
Woody Allen's father was Martin[9]. Woody Allen's mother was Nettie Königsberg[10].
Who was Woody Allen married to?
Woody Allen's spouses include Soon-Yi Previn[11].
What did Woody Allen do for work?
Woody Allen worked as film director[3], comedian[4], film actor[5], screenwriter[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Woody Allen go to school?
Woody Allen was educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[21], Midwood High School[22], and New York University[23].
What awards did Woody Allen receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[24], Donostia Award[25], Directors Guild of America Award[26], and Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[27].
Who did Woody Allen influence?
Woody Allen has been cited as an influence by Will Ferrell[76], Steve Martin[81], Albert Brooks[86], and Alfonso Cuarón[90].