Burgess Meredith
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Summary
Burgess Meredith was born on November 16, 1907[1], in Cleveland[2]. He died on September 9, 1997[3], in Malibu[4]. He worked as a director[5], character actor[6], screenwriter[7], stage actor[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,352 views/month, #4,443 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: William George Meredith[11]
- Mother: Ida Beth Meredith[12]
- Spouse: Paulette Goddard[13], Margaret Perry[14], Kaja Sundsten[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Ethnic group: Canadian Americans[17]
- Occupation: television actor[18], theatrical director[19], journalist[20], film producer[21], film director[22], actor[23], writer[24], filmmaker[25]
- Position held: President of Actors Equity Association[26]
- Educated at: Amherst College[27], Hoosac School[28], Cathedral School of St. John the Divine[29]
- Award received: National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor[30], Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor[31], American Campaign Medal[32], World War II Victory Medal[33], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[34], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[35], Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Genre: Western film[38]
- Commons category: Burgess Meredith[39]
- Cause of death: melanoma[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[41]
- Family name: Meredith[42]
- Given name: Burgess[43], Oliver[44]
- Work location: United States[45]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[46], bipolar disorder[47]
- Manner of death: natural causes[48]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[49], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: US[53]
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Began / founded: 1907-11-16[54]
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Ended / dissolved: 1997-09-09[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9845489e-f12a-422a-9e53-d5a78ff11247[56]
Why It Matters
Burgess Meredith has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Burgess Meredith born?
Burgess Meredith was born in Cleveland[2].
Where did Burgess Meredith die?
Burgess Meredith passed away in Malibu[4].
Who were Burgess Meredith's parents?
Burgess Meredith's father was William George Meredith[11]. Burgess Meredith's mother was Ida Beth Meredith[12].
Who was Burgess Meredith married to?
Burgess Meredith's spouses include Paulette Goddard[13], Margaret Perry[14], and Kaja Sundsten[15].
What did Burgess Meredith do for work?
Burgess Meredith worked as a director[5], character actor[6], screenwriter[7], stage actor[8], and film actor[9].
Where did Burgess Meredith go to school?
Burgess Meredith was educated at Amherst College[27], Hoosac School[28], and Cathedral School of St. John the Divine[29].
What awards did Burgess Meredith receive?
Honors received include National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor[30], Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor[31], and American Campaign Medal[32].