Bennett Cerf

American publisher and author (1898-1971)
Person human Q3403682
Bennett Cerf
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Bennett Cerf

Summary

Bennett Cerf is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1898[3]. He passed away in Mount Kisco[4]. He died on August 27, 1971[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], autobiographer[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,842 views/month, #6,693 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bennett Cerf's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Bennett Cerf died in Mount Kisco[4].
  • Bennett Cerf was born on May 25, 1898[3].
  • Bennett Cerf died on August 27, 1971[5].
  • Bennett Cerf was married to Sylvia Sidney[10].
  • Bennett Cerf was married to Phyllis Fraser[11].
  • A child of Bennett Cerf was Christopher Cerf[12].
  • Bennett Cerf held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Bennett Cerf worked as a publisher[6].
  • Bennett Cerf's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Bennett Cerf worked as an editor[8].
  • Bennett Cerf's field of work was television production[14].
  • Bennett Cerf's field of work was publishing[15].
  • Among Bennett Cerf's employers was Random House[16].
  • Bennett Cerf was educated at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[17].
  • Bennett Cerf's education included a stint at Townsend Harris High School[18].
  • Bennett Cerf received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Bennett Cerf is recorded as male[20].
  • Bennett Cerf's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Bennett Cerf's Commons category is recorded as Bennett Cerf[22].
  • Bennett Cerf's archives at is recorded as Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Columbia University)[23].
  • Bennett Cerf's family name is recorded as Cerf[24].
  • Bennett Cerf's given name is recorded as Bennet[25].
  • Bennett Cerf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Bennett Cerf's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bennett Alfred Cerf'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bennett Cerf's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on May 25, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[17], a graduate school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1912[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Townsend Harris High School[18], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1904[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], autobiographer[7], and editor[8]. Fields of work include television production[14], an industry[35] and publishing[15], an industry[36]. Among Bennett Cerf's employers was Random House[16].

Recognition

Bennett Cerf received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sylvia Sidney[10], an actor[37], 1910–1999[38], of United States[39], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[40] and Phyllis Fraser[11], an actor[41], 1916–2006[42], of United States[43], awarded the Rachel Carson Award[44]. A child of Bennett Cerf was Christopher Cerf[12].

Death and Burial

Bennett Cerf died on August 27, 1971[5]. He passed away in Mount Kisco[4].

Why It Matters

Bennett Cerf ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,842 views/month, #6,693 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Bennett Cerf born?

Bennett Cerf's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

Where did Bennett Cerf die?

Bennett Cerf died in Mount Kisco[4].

Who was Bennett Cerf married to?

Bennett Cerf's spouses include Sylvia Sidney[10] and Phyllis Fraser[11].

What did Bennett Cerf do for work?

Bennett Cerf worked as publisher[6], autobiographer[7], and editor[8].

Where did Bennett Cerf go to school?

Bennett Cerf was educated at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[17] and Townsend Harris High School[18].

What awards did Bennett Cerf receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . findingaids.library.columbia.edu. Retrieved . findingaids.library.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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