Cantinflas

Mexican comic film actor, producer, and screenwriter (1911–1993)
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Cantinflas

Summary

Cantinflas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mexico City[2]. He was born on August 12, 1911[3]. He died in Mexico City[4]. He died on April 20, 1993[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], military personnel[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,855 views/month, #6,148 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Cantinflas was born in Mexico City[2].
  • Cantinflas died in Mexico City[4].
  • Cantinflas was born on August 12, 1911[3].
  • Cantinflas died on April 20, 1993[5].
  • Burial took place at Spanish Cemetery[12].
  • Among Cantinflas's spouses was Valentina Ivanova[13].
  • Cantinflas held citizenship in Mexico[14].
  • Cantinflas's professions included comedian[6].
  • Cantinflas's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Cantinflas worked as a television actor[8].
  • Cantinflas worked as a military personnel[9].
  • Cantinflas worked as a stage actor[10].
  • Cantinflas worked as a musician[15].
  • Cantinflas was educated at Chapingo Autonomous University[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Cantinflas is Around the World in 80 Days[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Cantinflas is Pepe[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Cantinflas is You're Missing the Point[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Cantinflas is Neither Blood Nor Sand[20].
  • Cantinflas received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[21].
  • Cantinflas received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Cantinflas was a member of Q133543408[23].
  • Cantinflas is recorded as male[24].
  • Cantinflas's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Cantinflas's Commons category is recorded as Cantinflas[26].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mexico City[2], Cantinflas… he was born on August 12, 1911[3].

Education

Cantinflas's education included a stint at Chapingo Autonomous University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], military personnel[9], stage actor[10], and musician[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Around the World in 80 Days[17], a film[28], directed by Michael Anderson[29]; Pepe[18], a film[30], directed by George Sidney[31]; You're Missing the Point[19], a film[32], directed by Juan Bustillo Oro[33]; and Neither Blood Nor Sand[20], a film[34], directed by Alejandro Galindo[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[21], a film award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1950[38] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Cantinflas was married to Valentina Ivanova[13].

Death and Burial

Cantinflas died on April 20, 1993[5]. He passed away in Mexico City[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[27]. He is buried at Spanish Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Cantinflas ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,855 views/month, #6,148 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Cantinflas born?

Cantinflas was born in Mexico City[2].

Where did Cantinflas die?

Cantinflas passed away in Mexico City[4].

Who was Cantinflas married to?

Cantinflas's spouses include Valentina Ivanova[13].

What did Cantinflas do for work?

Cantinflas worked as comedian[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], military personnel[9], and stage actor[10].

Where did Cantinflas go to school?

Cantinflas was educated at Chapingo Autonomous University[16].

What awards did Cantinflas receive?

Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[21] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

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. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . infoplease.com. infoplease.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Chilango. Retrieved . chilango.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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    Place of birth Mexico City
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