Blanche Yurka
American actress and director (1887–1974)
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Summary
Blanche Yurka was born on June 18, 1887[1], in Saint Paul[2]. She died on June 6, 1974[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as an actor[5], opera singer[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 19, 1887[10]
- Place of burial: Kensico Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Ian Keith[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Genre: opera[16]
- Commons category: Blanche Yurka[17]
- Cause of death: arteriosclerosis[18]
- Given name: Blanche[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Instrument: voice[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Start of work period: 1910[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[24]
- Writing language: English[25]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[26]
Why It Matters
Blanche Yurka has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Blanche Yurka born?
Blanche Yurka's place of birth was Saint Paul[2].
Where did Blanche Yurka die?
Blanche Yurka passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Blanche Yurka married to?
Blanche Yurka's spouses include Ian Keith[12].
What did Blanche Yurka do for work?
Blanche Yurka worked as an actor[5], opera singer[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].