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Rick Altman

b. 1945

American film scholar

Film scholarUniversity teacher Philologist
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About Rick Altman

Born 1945. Rick Altman is an American film scholar, university teacher, philologist and professor.

Rick Altman (born 1945) is an American academic who is a professor of cinema and comparative literature in the Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature, University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States. He has also published under the name Charles F. Altman. He created the Living Nickelodeon program and toured around the world in 2009-2010.

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Important facts

Born
9 January 1945, DeRidder
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film scholar, university teacher, philologist, Professor
Nationality
United States
Employers
University of Iowa
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Charles Frederick Altman

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rick Altman?

American film scholar (1945-)

When was Rick Altman born?

Rick Altman was born on 9 January 1945 in DeRidder.

What is Rick Altman's occupation?

Rick Altman is a film scholar, university teacher, philologist and professor.

What nationality is Rick Altman?

Rick Altman is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rick Altman

· Wikidata: Q7331193

· DBpedia: Rick Altman

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