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Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
169 cm (5'7")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Ruth Sobotka (1954-1957), Christiane Kubrick (1958-1999)
Children
1 child: Vivian Kubrick
Education
City College of New York, William Howard Taft High School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Old English (stān)
Popularity
Tier A -- 208,591 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 53 years (1951-2004)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Year context
Born in 1928 -- Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin; Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Dragon, sign of Leo
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (12)
Spartacus
Director
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Film
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Writer, Producer
Eyes Wide Shut
Director, Writer, Producer
Full Metal Jacket
Director, Writer, Producer
The Shining
Director, Writer, Producer
Barry Lyndon
Director, Writer, Producer
2001: A Space Odyssey
Director, Writer, Producer
Lolita
Director, Writer
The Seafarers
Composer, Director
AWARDS (4)
B
Academy Fellowship Award
2000
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Direction
1976
WON
G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
1969
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G
BAFTA Film Awards
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Biography
Stanley Kubrick was an American filmmaker and photographer. A major figure of the post-war film industry, Kubrick is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. His films were nearly all adaptations of novels or short stories, spanning a number of genres and gaining recognition for their intense attention to detail, innovative cinematography, extensive set design, and dark humor.
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How old was Stanley Kubrick?
Stanley Kubrick was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Stanley Kubrick born?
Stanley Kubrick was born in The Bronx.
What movies or shows has Stanley Kubrick been in?
Stanley Kubrick has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Spartacus (2004), Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Full Metal Jacket (1987).
Where can I find more information about Stanley Kubrick?
You can find more about Stanley Kubrick on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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