Bob Crane

American actor, drummer, radio host, and disc jockey (1928–1978)
Person human Q138053
Bob Crane
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Bob Crane

Summary

Bob Crane is a human[1]. His place of birth was Waterbury[2]. He was born on July 13, 1928[3]. He passed away in Scottsdale[4]. He died on June 29, 1978[5]. He worked as an actor[6], disc jockey[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,185 views/month, #4,549 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bob Crane's place of birth was Waterbury[2].
  • Bob Crane passed away in Scottsdale[4].
  • Bob Crane was born on July 13, 1928[3].
  • Bob Crane died on June 29, 1978[5].
  • Bob Crane is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • Bob Crane was married to Sigrid Valdis[13].
  • Bob Crane held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Bob Crane's native language[15].
  • Bob Crane's professions included actor[6].
  • Bob Crane's professions included disc jockey[7].
  • Bob Crane worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Bob Crane's professions included television actor[9].
  • Bob Crane's professions included film actor[10].
  • Bob Crane's education included a stint at Stamford High School[16].
  • Bob Crane is recorded as male[17].
  • Bob Crane's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bob Crane's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Bob Crane's Commons category is recorded as Bob Crane[20].
  • The cause of death was blunt trauma[21].
  • Bob Crane's family name is recorded as Crane[22].
  • Bob Crane's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Bob Crane's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Bob Crane's official website is recorded as https://www.bobcrane.com[25].
  • Bob Crane's manner of death is recorded as homicide[26].
  • Bob Crane's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Waterbury[2], Bob Crane… he was born on July 13, 1928[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Bob Crane was educated at Stamford High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], disc jockey[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and film actor[10].

Personal Life

Bob Crane was married to Sigrid Valdis[13].

Death and Burial

Bob Crane died on June 29, 1978[5]. He died in Scottsdale[4]. The cause of death was blunt trauma[21]. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Bob Crane ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,185 views/month, #4,549 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 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 Bob Crane born?

Bob Crane's place of birth was Waterbury[2].

Where did Bob Crane die?

Bob Crane died in Scottsdale[4].

Who was Bob Crane married to?

Bob Crane's spouses include Sigrid Valdis[13].

What did Bob Crane do for work?

Bob Crane worked as actor[6], disc jockey[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and film actor[10].

Where did Bob Crane go to school?

Bob Crane was educated at Stamford High School[16].

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. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. 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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