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Robert Flaherty

Biography

Robert Flaherty

Director Cinematographer Producer Writer

Born
February 16, 1884
Age at death
67 years old
Place of birth
Iron Mountain, Michigan, USA
Years active
1916 – 1950
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41

Credits

18

Movies

0

TV series

35

Years active

6.8

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Robert Flaherty

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Career timeline

  1. 1884 · Born

    Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, USA

  2. 1916 · Screen debut

    The Eskimo (Movie)

  3. 1922 · Breakthrough

    Nanook of the North (Movie)

  4. 1922 · First production

    Nanook of the North (Movie)

  5. 1926 · Writing debut

    Moana (Movie)

  6. 1950 · Latest release

    The Titan: Story of Michelangelo (Movie)

  7. 1951 · Died

    July 23, 1951

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Documentary13
  • Drama6
  • Adventure3
  • War3
  • Family1
  • Romance1
Highest-rated title Man of Aran 1934 7.3 Most popular title Nanook of the North 1922 7.1

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1942 The Land as Narrator (voice) Movie
  1. 1950 The Titan: Story of Michelangelo Movie
  2. 1949 Guernica Movie
  3. 1948 Louisiana Story Movie
  4. 1942 The Land Movie
  5. 1937 Elephant Boy Movie
  6. 1935 A Night of Storytelling Movie
  7. 1934 Man of Aran Movie
  8. 1933 The English Potter Movie
  9. 1931 Industrial Britain Movie
  10. 1927 Twenty-Four Dollar Island Movie
  11. 1926 Moana Movie
  12. 1925 The Pottery Maker Movie
  13. 1922 Nanook of the North Movie
  14. 1916 The Eskimo Movie
  1. 1950 The Titan: Story of Michelangelo Movie
  2. 1948 Louisiana Story Movie
  3. 1931 Industrial Britain Movie
  4. 1931 Tabu: A Story of the South Seas Movie
  5. 1927 Twenty-Four Dollar Island Movie
  6. 1926 Moana Movie
  7. 1922 Nanook of the North Movie
  1. 1943 Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia Movie
  2. 1943 Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike Movie
  3. 1942 Why We Fight: Prelude to War Movie
  4. 1942 The Land Movie
  5. 1935 A Night of Storytelling Movie
  6. 1934 Man of Aran Movie
  7. 1931 Industrial Britain Movie
  8. 1927 Twenty-Four Dollar Island Movie
  9. 1926 Moana Movie
  10. 1922 Nanook of the North Movie
  1. 1927 Twenty-Four Dollar Island Movie
  2. 1926 Moana Movie
  3. 1922 Nanook of the North Movie
  1. 1942 The Land Movie
  2. 1934 Man of Aran Movie
  3. 1922 Nanook of the North Movie
  1. 1931 Tabu: A Story of the South Seas Movie
  2. 1926 Moana Movie
  1. 1948 Louisiana Story Movie

Quick facts

When did Robert Flaherty die?

Robert Flaherty died on July 23, 1951 at the age of 67.

Where was Robert Flaherty born?

Robert Flaherty was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, USA.

What was Robert Flaherty’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Robert Flaherty is The Eskimo (1916).

How many movies and series has Robert Flaherty made?

Our catalogue lists 18 titles for Robert Flaherty: 18 movies and 0 TV series.

What is Robert Flaherty’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Man of Aran has the highest audience rating, with 7.3/10 on TMDB.

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