Alfred Lunt

actor (1892-1977)
Person human Q1246683
Alfred Lunt
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Summary

Alfred Lunt was born on August 12, 1892[1], in Milwaukee[2]. He died on August 3, 1977[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], voice actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,087 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Home Cemetery[11]
  • Spouse: Lynn Fontanne[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Occupation: actor[14]
  • Educated at: Carroll University[15]
  • Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[16], Tony Award for Best Director[17], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[18], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Alfred Lunt[21]
  • Cause of death: cancer[22]
  • Family name: Lunt[23]
  • Given name: Alfred[24]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Alfred Lunt[25]
  • Commons gallery: Alfred Lunt[26]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[27]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[28], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
  • Name in native language: Alfred Lunt[31]
  • Start of work period: 1923[32]

Why It Matters

Alfred Lunt has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Lunt born?

Alfred Lunt was born in Milwaukee[2].

Where did Alfred Lunt die?

Alfred Lunt died in Chicago[4].

Who was Alfred Lunt married to?

Alfred Lunt's spouses include Lynn Fontanne[12].

What did Alfred Lunt do for work?

Alfred Lunt worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], voice actor[8], and theatrical director[9].

Where did Alfred Lunt go to school?

Alfred Lunt was educated at Carroll University[15].

What awards did Alfred Lunt receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[16], Tony Award for Best Director[17], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[18], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[19].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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