Bruce Dern

American actor
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Bruce Dern

Summary

Bruce Dern is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1936[3]. He worked as an actor[4], screenwriter[5], film actor[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,787 views/month, #3,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Bruce Dern…
  • Bruce Dern was born on June 4, 1936[3].
  • Bruce Dern's father was John Dern[9].
  • Bruce Dern's mother was Jean Macleish[10].
  • A child of Bruce Dern was Laura Dern[11].
  • Bruce Dern held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Bruce Dern's native language[13].
  • Bruce Dern worked as an actor[4].
  • Bruce Dern's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Bruce Dern's professions included film actor[6].
  • Bruce Dern worked as a television actor[7].
  • Bruce Dern's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[14].
  • Bruce Dern was educated at Choate Rosemary Hall[15].
  • Bruce Dern's education included a stint at Actors Studio[16].
  • Bruce Dern received the Silver Bear for Best Actor[17].
  • Bruce Dern received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[18].
  • Bruce Dern received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Bruce Dern is recorded as male[20].
  • Bruce Dern's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Bruce Dern's genre is Western[22].
  • Bruce Dern's Commons category is recorded as Bruce Dern[23].
  • Bruce Dern's family name is recorded as Dern[24].
  • Bruce Dern's given name is recorded as Bruce[25].
  • Bruce Dern's relative is recorded as George Dern[26].
  • Bruce Dern's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bruce Dern's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on June 4, 1936[3]. His father was John Dern[9]. His mother was Jean Macleish[10]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31]; Choate Rosemary Hall[15], a boarding school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in Wallingford[35]; and Actors Studio[16], a drama school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1947[38], headquartered in New York City[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], screenwriter[5], film actor[6], and television actor[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Bear for Best Actor[17], an award for best leading actor[40], in Germany[41]; Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[18], a class of award[42], in France[43], founded in 1946[44]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

A child of Bruce Dern was Laura Dern[11].

Why It Matters

Bruce Dern ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,787 views/month, #3,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Bruce Dern born?

Born in Chicago[2], Bruce Dern…

Who were Bruce Dern's parents?

Bruce Dern's father was John Dern[9]. Bruce Dern's mother was Jean Macleish[10].

What did Bruce Dern do for work?

Bruce Dern worked as actor[4], screenwriter[5], film actor[6], and television actor[7].

Where did Bruce Dern go to school?

Bruce Dern was educated at University of Pennsylvania[14], Choate Rosemary Hall[15], and Actors Studio[16].

What awards did Bruce Dern receive?

Honors received include Silver Bear for Best Actor[17], Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[18], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Pennsylvania, Choate Rosemary Hall, Actors Studio
    Father John Dern
    Country of citizenship United States
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