Early Life and Education of Stanley Kubrick: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Stanley Kubrick. A timeline of key moments.

Stanley Kubrick was a highly influential American filmmaker renowned for his meticulous approach to filmmaking. His projects, often adaptations of novels, were notable for their technical innovation, particularly in cinematography and set design, and his penchant for dark humor. Regarded as one of cinema's greatest artists, Kubrick's diverse filmography covers various genres, all distinguished by his unique visual style and thematic depth.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Legacy & Impact

1902: Elias Kubrick Arrives in the US

In 1902, Stanley Kubrick's grandfather, Elias Kubrick, followed his father to the United States.

1927: Marriage of Kubrick's Parents

In 1927, Stanley Kubrick's parents, Jacob Leonard Kubrick and Sadie Gertrude Perveler, married in a Jewish ceremony.

July 26, 1928: Stanley Kubrick's Birth

On July 26, 1928, Stanley Kubrick was born in New York City. He later became a renowned filmmaker and photographer, known for his attention to detail and innovative cinematography.

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May 1934: Birth of Barbara Mary Kubrick

In May 1934, Stanley Kubrick's sister, Barbara Mary Kubrick, was born.

June 1938: Kubrick Moves to Public School 90

In June 1938, Stanley Kubrick moved to Public School 90 in the Bronx.

1941: Kubrick Attends William Howard Taft High School

In 1941, Stanley Kubrick began attending William Howard Taft High School, where he joined the photography club.

1945: Kubrick Graduates High School

In 1945, Stanley Kubrick graduated from William Howard Taft High School with a poor grade average, limiting his options for higher education.

August 1947: Kubrick Obtains Pilot's License

In August 1947, Stanley Kubrick obtained a pilot's license.

May 28, 1948: Kubrick Marries Toba Metz

On May 28, 1948, Stanley Kubrick married his high-school sweetheart, Toba Metz. They lived in a small apartment in New York City.

May 29, 1948: Kubrick marries Toba Metz.

On May 29, 1948, Stanley Kubrick married his high-school sweetheart Toba Metz, a caricaturist. He was 19 years old.

1951: Kubrick divorces Toba Metz.

In 1951, Stanley Kubrick divorced his first wife, Toba Metz, after three years of marriage.

1952: Kubrick meets Ruth Sobotka.

In 1952, Stanley Kubrick met his second wife, Ruth Sobotka, an Austrian-born dancer and theatrical designer.

January 1955: Kubrick marries Ruth Sobotka.

In January 1955, Stanley Kubrick married his second wife, Ruth Sobotka.

July 1955: Kubrick and Sobotka move to Hollywood.

In July 1955, Stanley Kubrick and his second wife, Ruth Sobotka, moved to Hollywood.

1957: Kubrick meets Christiane Harlan.

In 1957, During the production of Paths of Glory in Munich, Kubrick met and romanced Christiane Harlan, who played a small role in the film.

1957: Kubrick and Sobotka divorce.

In 1957, Stanley Kubrick and his second wife, Ruth Sobotka, divorced.

1958: Kubrick marries Christiane Harlan.

In 1958, Stanley Kubrick married Christiane Harlan, and the couple remained together for 40 years.

April 6, 1959: Birth of Anya Renata Kubrick.

On April 6, 1959, Stanley Kubrick's daughter Anya Renata was born.

August 5, 1960: Birth of Vivian Vanessa Kubrick.

On August 5, 1960, Stanley Kubrick's daughter Vivian Vanessa was born.

1961: Kubrick moves to the United Kingdom.

In 1961, Kubrick and his family moved to the United Kingdom to make the film Lolita. He shunned the Hollywood system and its publicity machine and he and Christiane had become alarmed with the increase in violence in New York City.

1961: Kubrick Moves to England

In 1961, Stanley Kubrick left the United States due to concerns about crime and creative differences with Hollywood studios, settling in England.

1965: Kubrick Buys Abbots Mead

In 1965, Stanley Kubrick bought Abbots Mead on Barnet Lane, located south-west of the Elstree/Borehamwood studio complex in England. He worked almost exclusively from this home for 14 years, managing all aspects of four of his films from this location.

1974: Kubrick Flees Ireland Due to IRA Threats

In 1974, Stanley Kubrick fled Ireland with his family after receiving death threats from the IRA due to shooting scenes with English soldiers for Barry Lyndon.

1978: Home at Childwickbury Manor

In 1978, Stanley Kubrick made his home at Childwickbury Manor with his wife Christiane, which became his workplace for managing film productions.

1978: Kubrick Moves to Childwickbury Manor

In 1978, Stanley Kubrick moved into Childwickbury Manor in Hertfordshire, about 30 miles north of London. This 18th-century stately home became a workplace for him and his wife, with stables converted into production rooms.

March 7, 1999: Stanley Kubrick's Death

On March 7, 1999, Stanley Kubrick, the influential American filmmaker, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking films.

1999: Death of Kubrick and Release of 'Eyes Wide Shut'

In 1999, Stanley Kubrick died at the age of 70, a few days after hosting a screening for his family and the stars of his final film, the erotic drama 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

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