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Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Latin, Sanskrit
Spouse
Katherine Oppenheimer (1940-1967)
Children
2 children: Peter Oppenheimer, Toni Oppenheimer
Residences
Berkeley, Cambridge, Göttingen, Los Alamos, New York City
Education
Cavendish Laboratory, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Harvard College, Harvard University
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Hrōþiberhtaz)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 41
Career
Career spanning 34 years (1946-1980)
Year context
Born in 1904 -- Construction of the Panama Canal begins; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Dragon, sign of Taurus
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
18
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (12)
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Enrico Fermi Award
WON
B
Fellow of the American Physical Society
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Foreign Member of the Royal Society
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B
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Biography
J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who served as the director of the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II. He is often called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his role in overseeing the development of the first nuclear weapons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Robert Oppenheimer?
Robert Oppenheimer was born on and passed away on at the age of 62.
Where was Robert Oppenheimer born?
Robert Oppenheimer was born in Manhattan.
What movies or shows has Robert Oppenheimer been in?
Robert Oppenheimer has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Day After Trinity (1981), Atomic Power (1946).
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You can find more about Robert Oppenheimer on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
