Bob Burns

American musical comedian (1890–1956)
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Bob Burns

Summary

Bob Burns is a human[1]. He was born in Van Buren[2]. He was born on August 2, 1890[3]. He passed away in Encino[4]. He died on February 2, 1956[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], radio personality[7], film actor[8], businessperson[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bob Burns's place of birth was Van Buren[2].
  • Bob Burns died in Encino[4].
  • Bob Burns was born on August 2, 1890[3].
  • Bob Burns died on February 2, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Bob Burns held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Bob Burns's professions included comedian[6].
  • Bob Burns's professions included radio personality[7].
  • Bob Burns's professions included film actor[8].
  • Bob Burns's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Bob Burns's professions included musician[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Bob Burns is bazooka[14].
  • Bob Burns received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Bob Burns is recorded as male[16].
  • Bob Burns's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Bob Burns's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[18].
  • Bob Burns's Commons category is recorded as Bob Burns (comedian)[19].
  • The cause of death was kidney cancer[20].
  • Bob Burns was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Bob Burns's family name is recorded as Burns[22].
  • Bob Burns's given name is recorded as Bob[23].
  • Bob Burns's pseudonym is recorded as The Arkansas Traveler[24].
  • Bob Burns's pseudonym is recorded as The Arkansas Philosopher[25].
  • Bob Burns's pseudonym is recorded as Bazooka[26].
  • Bob Burns's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bob Burns was born in Van Buren[2]. He was born on August 2, 1890[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], radio personality[7], film actor[8], businessperson[9], and musician[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bob Burns is bazooka[14].

Recognition

Bob Burns received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Bob Burns died on February 2, 1956[5]. He died in Encino[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[20]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Bob Burns ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He is credited with the discovery of bazooka[30].

FAQs

Where was Bob Burns born?

Born in Van Buren[2], Bob Burns…

Where did Bob Burns die?

Bob Burns passed away in Encino[4].

What did Bob Burns do for work?

Bob Burns worked as comedian[6], radio personality[7], film actor[8], businessperson[9], and musician[10].

What awards did Bob Burns receive?

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

What did Bob Burns discover?

Bob Burns is credited as discoverer of bazooka[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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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