Bourvil

French actor and singer (1917–1970)
Person human Q2750
Bourvil
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Bourvil

Summary

Bourvil is a human[1]. Born in Prétot-Vicquemare[2], he… he was born on July 27, 1917[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 23, 1970[5]. He worked as a chansonnier[6], singer[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and comedian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (527 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bourvil's place of birth was Prétot-Vicquemare[2].
  • Bourvil died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Bourvil was born on July 27, 1917[3].
  • Bourvil died on September 23, 1970[5].
  • Bourvil is buried at Q110360106[12].
  • A child of Bourvil was Dominique Raimbourg[13].
  • A child of Bourvil was Philippe Raimbourg[14].
  • Bourvil held citizenship in France[15].
  • Bourvil's professions included chansonnier[6].
  • Bourvil's professions included singer[7].
  • Bourvil worked as a film actor[8].
  • Bourvil's professions included stage actor[9].
  • Bourvil worked as a comedian[10].
  • Bourvil's professions included screenwriter[16].
  • Bourvil received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17].
  • Bourvil received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor[18].
  • Bourvil received the Medal of the City of Paris[19].
  • Bourvil received the Courteline Prize[20].
  • Bourvil received the Courteline Prize[21].
  • Bourvil was a member of 24e régiment d'infanterie[22].
  • Bourvil is recorded as male[23].
  • Bourvil's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Bourvil's discography is recorded as Bourvil discography[25].
  • Bourvil's Commons category is recorded as Bourvil[26].
  • The cause of death was multiple myeloma[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Prétot-Vicquemare[2], Bourvil… he was born on July 27, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chansonnier[6], singer[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], comedian[10], and screenwriter[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Volpi Cup for Best Actor[18], an award for best leading actor[30], in Italy[31]; Medal of the City of Paris[19], a medallion[32], in France[33], founded in 1911[34]; and Courteline Prize[20], a film award[35], in France[36], founded in 1930[37].

Personal Life

Children include Dominique Raimbourg[13], a politician[38], b. 1950[39], of France[40], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[41] and Philippe Raimbourg[14], an economist[42], b. 1953[43], of France[44].

Death and Burial

Bourvil died on September 23, 1970[5]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was multiple myeloma[27]. He is buried at Q110360106[12].

Why It Matters

Bourvil ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (527 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Bourvil born?

Bourvil was born in Prétot-Vicquemare[2].

Where did Bourvil die?

Bourvil died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Bourvil do for work?

Bourvil worked as chansonnier[6], singer[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and comedian[10].

What awards did Bourvil receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], Volpi Cup for Best Actor[18], Medal of the City of Paris[19], and Courteline Prize[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . cineartistes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archives de Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cineartistes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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