Robert J. Flaherty

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert J. Flaherty
Occupation	Director
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1884(1884-02-16)
Age	140
Date Of Death	1951-07-23
Birthplace	Iron Mountain
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Robert J. Flaherty Biography

Robert J. Flaherty is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on February 16, 1884 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States. He produced and directed the 1922 documentary Nanook of the North. It was the first feature-length documentary to be commercially successful.

The basis of his 1937 film Elephant Boy was an excerpt from Rudyard KIPLIN’s The Jungle Book.

Frances H. Flaherty was his wife in 1914, and they had three children together.

Robert J. Flaherty Net Worth

Robert J. Flaherty is one of the richest Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert J. Flaherty 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a prospector for railroad companies.

His wife was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Story in the documentary Louisiana Story that he directed.

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Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Robert J. Flaherty celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

Top Facts about Robert J. Flaherty

1. Robert J. Flaherty is considered the father of documentary film.
2. His most famous work is “Nanook of the North” (1922).
3. He was born in Michigan in 1884 and died in Vermont in 1951.
4. Flaherty’s films often focused on remote cultures and communities.
5. He also directed “Moana” (1926) and “Man of Aran” (1934).
6. Flaherty won an Academy Award for his film “Louisiana Story” (1948).
7. He was criticized for staging some scenes in his documentaries.
8. Flaherty’s influence can be seen in modern documentary filmmaking.
9. He inspired filmmakers like Werner Herzog and Jean Rouch.
10. The Robert J. Flaherty Film Seminar honors his legacy annually.

What did Flaherty do right?

Robert Flaherty (1884-1951) was an American documentary filmmaker who, beginning with Nanook of the North, created a vision of human good will, curiosity, and ingenuity in adapting to nature and civilization.

Who is the father of documentary film?

Robert Flaherty , in full Robert Joseph Flaherty, (born February 16, 1884, Iron Mountain, Michigan, U.S.—died July 23, 1951, Dummerston, Vermont), American explorer and filmmaker, called the father of the documentary film.

What was Robert Flaherty's most important contribution to documentary

filmmaking?

Robert Flaherty occupies a special place in the documentary pantheon. He is often called the father of documentary, best known for his first completed feature Nanook of the North (1922), which the Library of Congress numbered among the first 25 American films to be chosen for preservation in the nation’s archives.

Why is Nanook of the North controversial?

Nanook of the North has been embroiled in controversy because of its extravagant claims to documentary realism.

What does Nanook mean?

/ (ˈnænuːk) / noun. North Canadian the polar bear. GOOSES.