Alfred Drake
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Summary
Alfred Drake was born on October 7, 1914[1], in New York City[2]. He died on July 25, 1992[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a singer[5], playwright[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (578 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: actor[12]
- Educated at: Brooklyn College[13]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[14], Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre[15]
- Member of: American Theatre Hall of Fame[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Record label: Apex[18]
- Commons category: Alfred Drake[19]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[20]
- Cause of death: heart failure[21]
- Residence: New York City[22]
- Family name: Drake[23]
- Given name: Alfred[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Instrument: voice[26]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Alfred Capurro[29]
- Different from: Alfred George Drake[30]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[31]
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Country: US[32]
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Began / founded: 1914-10-07[33]
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Ended / dissolved: 1992-07-25[34]
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MusicBrainz ID: 453810ec-0d43-4c54-afe8-fc319119c4fb[35]
Why It Matters
Alfred Drake has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Drake born?
Alfred Drake was born in New York City[2].
Where did Alfred Drake die?
Alfred Drake died in New York City[4].
What did Alfred Drake do for work?
Alfred Drake worked as a singer[5], playwright[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and theatrical director[9].
Where did Alfred Drake go to school?
Alfred Drake was educated at Brooklyn College[13].
What awards did Alfred Drake receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[14] and Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre[15].