N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős
May 13, 1993 · 57m
Director
George Paul CsicseryOverview
In an age when genius is a mere commodity, it is useful to look at a person who led a rich life without the traditional trappings of success. A man with no home and no job, Paul Erdös was the most prolific mathematician who ever lived. Born in Hungary in 1913, Erdös wrote and co-authored over 1,500 papers and pioneered several fields in theoretical mathematics. At the age of 83 he still spent most of his time on the road, going from math meeting to math meeting, continually working on problems. He died on September 20, 1996 while attending such a meeting in Warsaw, Poland.
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In an age when genius is a mere commodity, it is useful to look at a person who led a rich life without the traditional trappings of success. A man with no home and no job, Paul Erdös was the most prolific mathematician who ever lived. Born in Hungary in 1913, Erdös wrote and co-authored over 1,500 papers and pioneered several fields in theoretical mathematics. At the age of 83 he still spent…
When was N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős released?
N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős was released on May 13, 1993.
How long is N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős?
N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős runs 57 minutes.
Who directed N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős?
N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős was directed by George Paul Csicsery.
Who is in the cast of N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős?
The cast of N is a Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdős includes Paul Erdös (Himself).