Broderick Crawford

American actor (1911–1986)
Person human Q182349
Broderick Crawford
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Broderick Crawford

Summary

Broderick Crawford is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on December 9, 1911[3]. He passed away in Rancho Mirage[4]. He died on April 26, 1986[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,501 views/month, #6,124 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Broderick Crawford…
  • Broderick Crawford died in Rancho Mirage[4].
  • Broderick Crawford was born on December 9, 1911[3].
  • Broderick Crawford died on April 26, 1986[5].
  • Broderick Crawford is buried at Ferndale Cemetery[11].
  • Broderick Crawford's mother was Helen Broderick[12].
  • Among Broderick Crawford's spouses was Joan Tabor[13].
  • Among Broderick Crawford's spouses was Q105756975[14].
  • Broderick Crawford held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Broderick Crawford's native language[16].
  • Broderick Crawford's professions included actor[6].
  • Broderick Crawford's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Broderick Crawford worked as a television actor[8].
  • Broderick Crawford's professions included film actor[9].
  • Broderick Crawford's education included a stint at Harvard College[17].
  • Broderick Crawford received the Academy Award for Best Actor[18].
  • Broderick Crawford received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[19].
  • Broderick Crawford received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Broderick Crawford is recorded as male[21].
  • Broderick Crawford's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Broderick Crawford's genre is Western[23].
  • Broderick Crawford's Commons category is recorded as Broderick Crawford[24].
  • The cause of death was stroke[25].
  • Broderick Crawford was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Broderick Crawford's family name is recorded as Crawford[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Broderick Crawford… he was born on December 9, 1911[3]. His mother was Helen Broderick[12]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Broderick Crawford was educated at Harvard College[17].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actor[18], an award for best leading actor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[19], a film award[31], founded in 1951[32]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joan Tabor[13], an actor[35], 1932–1968[36], of United States[37] and Q105756975[14], an actor[38], 1923–1989[39], of United States[40].

Death and Burial

Broderick Crawford died on April 26, 1986[5]. He passed away in Rancho Mirage[4]. The cause of death was stroke[25]. Burial took place at Ferndale Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Broderick Crawford ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,501 views/month, #6,124 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Broderick Crawford born?

Broderick Crawford was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Broderick Crawford die?

Broderick Crawford passed away in Rancho Mirage[4].

Who were Broderick Crawford's parents?

Broderick Crawford's mother was Helen Broderick[12].

Who was Broderick Crawford married to?

Broderick Crawford's spouses include Joan Tabor[13] and Q105756975[14].

What did Broderick Crawford do for work?

Broderick Crawford worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and film actor[9].

Where did Broderick Crawford go to school?

Broderick Crawford was educated at Harvard College[17].

What awards did Broderick Crawford receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[18], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[19], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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