Bill Robinson

American dancer and actor (1877/1878–1949)
Person human Q862416
Bill Robinson
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Bill Robinson

Summary

Bill Robinson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on May 25, 1877[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on November 25, 1949[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], and dancer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,031 views/month, #6,540 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bill Robinson was born in Richmond[2].
  • Bill Robinson passed away in New York City[4].
  • Bill Robinson was born on May 25, 1877[3].
  • Bill Robinson was born on May 25, 1878[10].
  • Bill Robinson died on November 25, 1949[5].
  • Burial took place at The Evergreens Cemetery[11].
  • Bill Robinson was married to Lena Chase[12].
  • Bill Robinson was married to Fannie S. Clay[13].
  • Bill Robinson was married to Elaine Plaines[14].
  • Bill Robinson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Bill Robinson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
  • Bill Robinson's professions included film actor[6].
  • Bill Robinson's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Bill Robinson's professions included dancer[8].
  • Bill Robinson's education included a stint at Elizabeth Forward High School[17].
  • Bill Robinson is recorded as male[18].
  • Bill Robinson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Bill Robinson is associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement[20].
  • Bill Robinson's military branch is recorded as United States Army[21].
  • Bill Robinson's Commons category is recorded as Bill Robinson[22].
  • Bill Robinson was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Bill Robinson's family name is recorded as Robinson[24].
  • Bill Robinson's given name is recorded as Bill[25].
  • Bill Robinson's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Bill Robinson[26].
  • Bill Robinson's Commons gallery is recorded as Bill Robinson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Richmond[2], Bill Robinson… Recorded date of birth include May 25, 1877[3] and May 25, 1878[10]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].

Education

Bill Robinson was educated at Elizabeth Forward High School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], and dancer[8].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lena Chase[12]; Fannie S. Clay[13], b. 1891[28], of United States[29]; and Elaine Plaines[14], 1920–2007[30], of United States[31].

Death and Burial

Bill Robinson died on November 25, 1949[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at The Evergreens Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Bill Robinson ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,031 views/month, #6,540 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Bill Robinson born?

Born in Richmond[2], Bill Robinson…

Where did Bill Robinson die?

Bill Robinson died in New York City[4].

Who was Bill Robinson married to?

Bill Robinson's spouses include Lena Chase[12], Fannie S. Clay[13], and Elaine Plaines[14].

What did Bill Robinson do for work?

Bill Robinson worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], and dancer[8].

Where did Bill Robinson go to school?

Bill Robinson was educated at Elizabeth Forward High School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . BlackPast.org. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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