Brian Aherne

British actor (1902–1986)
Person human Q911766
Brian Aherne
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Brian Aherne

Summary

Brian Aherne is a human[1]. Born in Worcestershire[2], he… he was born on +1902-05-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on +1986-02-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (630 views/month, #6,806 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Worcestershire[2], Brian Aherne…
  • Brian Aherne passed away in Venice[4].
  • Brian Aherne was born on +1902-05-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Brian Aherne died on +1986-02-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Brian Aherne's father was William de Lacy Aherne[11].
  • Among Brian Aherne's spouses was Joan Fontaine[12].
  • Brian Aherne held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Brian Aherne worked as an actor[6].
  • Brian Aherne worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Brian Aherne's professions included film actor[8].
  • Brian Aherne worked as a television actor[9].
  • Brian Aherne's education included a stint at Malvern College[14].
  • Brian Aherne was educated at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[15].
  • Brian Aherne received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • Brian Aherne's image is recorded as Brian Aherne by A. L. Whitey Schafer.jpg[17].
  • Brian Aherne is recorded as male[18].
  • Brian Aherne's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Brian Aherne's ISNI is recorded as 0000000116693866[20].
  • Brian Aherne's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 71655396[21].
  • Brian Aherne's GND ID is recorded as 1023071223[22].
  • Brian Aherne's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n85138108[23].
  • Brian Aherne's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 14659540k[24].
  • Brian Aherne's IdRef ID is recorded as 059573945[25].
  • Brian Aherne's IMDb ID is recorded as nm0000731[26].
  • Brian Aherne's Commons category is recorded as Brian Aherne[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Aherne's place of birth was Worcestershire[2]. He was born on +1902-05-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William de Lacy Aherne[11].

Education

Educated at Malvern College[14], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1865[30] and Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[15], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1911[33], headquartered in London[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Brian Aherne received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

Personal Life

Brian Aherne was married to Joan Fontaine[12].

Death and Burial

Brian Aherne died on +1986-02-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Venice[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[35].

Why It Matters

Brian Aherne ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (630 views/month, #6,806 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Brian Aherne born?

Brian Aherne's place of birth was Worcestershire[2].

Where did Brian Aherne die?

Brian Aherne passed away in Venice[4].

Who were Brian Aherne's parents?

Brian Aherne's father was William de Lacy Aherne[11].

Who was Brian Aherne married to?

Brian Aherne's spouses include Joan Fontaine[12].

What did Brian Aherne do for work?

Brian Aherne worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9].

Where did Brian Aherne go to school?

Brian Aherne was educated at Malvern College[14] and Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[15].

What awards did Brian Aherne receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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