Billy Gilbert

American comedian and actor (1894–1971)
Person human Q186798
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Billy Gilbert

Summary

Billy Gilbert is a human[1]. Born in Louisville[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1894[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on September 23, 1971[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], comedian[7], film director[8], voice actor[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,029 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Billy Gilbert's place of birth was Louisville[2].
  • Billy Gilbert died in Hollywood[4].
  • Billy Gilbert was born on September 12, 1894[3].
  • Billy Gilbert died on September 23, 1971[5].
  • Billy Gilbert is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery[12].
  • Billy Gilbert held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Billy Gilbert worked as a film actor[6].
  • Billy Gilbert's professions included comedian[7].
  • Billy Gilbert's professions included film director[8].
  • Billy Gilbert's professions included voice actor[9].
  • Billy Gilbert's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Billy Gilbert worked as a stage actor[14].
  • Billy Gilbert received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Billy Gilbert was a member of The Dwarf Chorus[16].
  • Billy Gilbert is recorded as male[17].
  • Billy Gilbert's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Billy Gilbert's Commons category is recorded as Billy Gilbert[19].
  • The cause of death was stroke[20].
  • Billy Gilbert's family name is recorded as Gilbert[21].
  • Billy Gilbert's given name is recorded as Billy[22].
  • Billy Gilbert's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Billy Gilbert's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Billy Gilbert's different from is recorded as Billy Gilbert[25].
  • Billy Gilbert's start of work period is recorded as 1929[26].
  • Billy Gilbert's end of work period is recorded as 1962[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Billy Gilbert was born in Louisville[2]. He was born on September 12, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], comedian[7], film director[8], voice actor[9], screenwriter[10], and stage actor[14].

Recognition

Billy Gilbert received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Billy Gilbert died on September 23, 1971[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was stroke[20]. Burial took place at Odd Fellows Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Billy Gilbert ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,029 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Billy Gilbert born?

Billy Gilbert's place of birth was Louisville[2].

Where did Billy Gilbert die?

Billy Gilbert died in Hollywood[4].

What did Billy Gilbert do for work?

Billy Gilbert worked as film actor[6], comedian[7], film director[8], voice actor[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Billy Gilbert receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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