Bert Kalmar

American lyricist (1884-1947)
Person human Q655221
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Bert Kalmar

Summary

Bert Kalmar is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1884[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on September 18, 1947[5]. He worked as a lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bert Kalmar was born in New York City[2].
  • Bert Kalmar died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Bert Kalmar was born on February 16, 1884[3].
  • Bert Kalmar died on September 18, 1947[5].
  • Bert Kalmar died on September 17, 1947[10].
  • Bert Kalmar is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Bert Kalmar held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Bert Kalmar's professions included lyricist[6].
  • Bert Kalmar worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Bert Kalmar's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Bert Kalmar is Three Little Words[13].
  • Bert Kalmar is recorded as male[14].
  • Bert Kalmar's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Bert Kalmar is part of Kalmar and Ruby[16].
  • Bert Kalmar's Commons category is recorded as Bert Kalmar[17].
  • Bert Kalmar's family name is recorded as Kalmar[18].
  • Bert Kalmar's given name is recorded as Bert[19].
  • Bert Kalmar's work location is recorded as New York City[20].
  • Bert Kalmar's partner in business or sport is recorded as Harry Ruby[21].
  • Bert Kalmar's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[22].
  • Bert Kalmar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Bert Kalmar's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[24].
  • Bert Kalmar's copyright representative is recorded as American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[25].
  • Bert Kalmar's writing language is recorded as English[26].
  • Bert Kalmar's related category is recorded as Category:Songs with lyrics by Bert Kalmar[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Bert Kalmar… he was born on February 16, 1884[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and screenwriter[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bert Kalmar is Three Little Words[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 18, 1947[5] and September 17, 1947[10]. Bert Kalmar passed away in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Bert Kalmar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Bert Kalmar born?

Bert Kalmar's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Bert Kalmar die?

Bert Kalmar passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Bert Kalmar do for work?

Bert Kalmar worked as lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and screenwriter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . ACE Repertory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song
    Partner in business or sport Harry Ruby
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Family name Kalmar
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