Cathy Downs

American actress (1924–1976)
Person human Q458261
Cathy Downs
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Cathy Downs

Summary

Cathy Downs is a human[1]. Born in Port Jefferson[2], she… she was born on March 3, 1924[3]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. She died on December 8, 1976[5]. She worked as an actor[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Port Jefferson[2], Cathy Downs…
  • Cathy Downs died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Cathy Downs was born on March 3, 1924[3].
  • Cathy Downs was born on March 3, 1926[10].
  • Cathy Downs died on December 8, 1976[5].
  • Cathy Downs is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery[11].
  • Cathy Downs was married to Joe Kirkwood Jr.[12].
  • Cathy Downs held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Cathy Downs's native language[14].
  • Cathy Downs worked as an actor[6].
  • Cathy Downs's professions included television actor[7].
  • Cathy Downs worked as a film actor[8].
  • Cathy Downs received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Cathy Downs is recorded as female[16].
  • Cathy Downs's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Cathy Downs's Commons category is recorded as Cathy Downs[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • Cathy Downs's family name is recorded as Downs[20].
  • Cathy Downs's given name is recorded as Cathy[21].
  • Cathy Downs's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Cathy Downs's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Cathy Downs's start of work period is recorded as 1945[24].
  • Cathy Downs's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Port Jefferson[2], Cathy Downs… Recorded date of birth include March 3, 1924[3] and March 3, 1926[10]. English was her native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Cathy Downs received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Personal Life

Among Cathy Downs's spouses was Joe Kirkwood Jr.[12].

Death and Burial

Cathy Downs died on December 8, 1976[5]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was cancer[19]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Cathy Downs ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was Cathy Downs born?

Cathy Downs was born in Port Jefferson[2].

Where did Cathy Downs die?

Cathy Downs passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Cathy Downs married to?

Cathy Downs's spouses include Joe Kirkwood Jr.[12].

What did Cathy Downs do for work?

Cathy Downs worked as actor[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8].

What awards did Cathy Downs receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Joe Kirkwood Jr.
    Native language English
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of burial Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
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