Francis Sweetland Chapman was a prominent Canadian cinematographer and director, recognized for his work on films and television. Born on January 24, 1927, he gained acclaim for 'Expedition Bluenose,' winning a Canadian Film Award for Best Colour Cinematography alongside his twin brother. He directed various television episodes, including 'United!' and 'The Starlost.' In 1969, he received a nomination for Best Director for a McQueen episode. His collaboration with Christopher in 1984 on a three-dimensional nature film showcased his diverse talents in the film industry.
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Time Zone - America/Toronto (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Francis
Frenchman
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Francis Chapman belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Toronto
Place of Death: North York
Occupation: film director
Awards Received: Canadian Film Award for Best Colour Cinematography | Nominee for Best Director at the 21st Canadian Film Awards
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 24, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 24, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Aquarius 44 | 4 Aquarius 43 | 12 Taurus 15 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 30 | 15 Aries 36 | 12 Gemini 4 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 7 | 6 Aquarius 47 | 24 Aries 56 |
| Venus | 19 Aquarius 5 | 9 Aquarius 1 | 19 Gemini 58 |
| Mars | 16 Taurus 35 | 1 Aquarius 1 | 9 Cancer 47 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 20 | 18 Cancer 14 | 24 Pisces 12 |
| Saturn | 5 Sagittarius 52 | 27 Pisces 51 | 6 Sagittarius 28 |
| Uranus | 26 Pisces 33 | 27 Taurus 31 | 1 Aries 44 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 12 | 29 Pisces 56 | 24 Leo 12 |
| Pluto | 14 Cancer 29 | 3 Aquarius 28 | 14 Cancer 2 |
| Rahu | 5 Cancer 43 | 10 Pisces 54 | 0 Cancer 28 |
| Ketu | 5 Capricorn 43 | 10 Virgo 54 | 0 Capricorn 28 |
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