Celeste Holm

American actress (1917–2012)
Person human Q212957
Celeste Holm
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Celeste Holm

Summary

Celeste Holm is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on April 29, 1917[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on July 15, 2012[5]. She worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], and stage actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,803 views/month, #5,908 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Celeste Holm…
  • Celeste Holm died in New York City[4].
  • Celeste Holm was born on April 29, 1917[3].
  • Celeste Holm died on July 15, 2012[5].
  • Celeste Holm was married to Ralph Nelson[11].
  • Among Celeste Holm's spouses was Wesley Addy[12].
  • A child of Celeste Holm was Ted Nelson[13].
  • Celeste Holm held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Celeste Holm's native language[15].
  • Celeste Holm worked as a television actor[6].
  • Celeste Holm's professions included film actor[7].
  • Celeste Holm's professions included singer[8].
  • Celeste Holm worked as a stage actor[9].
  • Celeste Holm was educated at University of Chicago[16].
  • Celeste Holm's education included a stint at Francis W. Parker School[17].
  • Celeste Holm received the Order of St. Olav[18].
  • Celeste Holm received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[19].
  • Celeste Holm received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Celeste Holm received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[21].
  • Celeste Holm is recorded as female[22].
  • Celeste Holm's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Celeste Holm's Commons category is recorded as Celeste Holm[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Celeste Holm's family name is recorded as Q10525262[26].
  • Celeste Holm's given name is recorded as Celeste[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Celeste Holm's place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on April 29, 1917[3]. English was her native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Francis W. Parker School[17], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1901[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Olav[18], an order of chivalry[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1847[37]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[19], an award for best supporting actress[38], in United States[39], founded in 1936[40]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[41], in United States[42]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[21], an award for best supporting actress[43], in United States[44], founded in 1944[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ralph Nelson[11], a screenwriter[46], 1916–1987[47], of United States[48], awarded the Emmy Award[49] and Wesley Addy[12], an actor[50], 1913–1996[51], of United States[52]. A child of Celeste Holm was Ted Nelson[13].

Death and Burial

Celeste Holm died on July 15, 2012[5]. She died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].

Why It Matters

Celeste Holm ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,803 views/month, #5,908 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Celeste Holm born?

Celeste Holm was born in New York City[2].

Where did Celeste Holm die?

Celeste Holm passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Celeste Holm married to?

Celeste Holm's spouses include Ralph Nelson[11] and Wesley Addy[12].

What did Celeste Holm do for work?

Celeste Holm worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], and stage actor[9].

Where did Celeste Holm go to school?

Celeste Holm was educated at University of Chicago[16] and Francis W. Parker School[17].

What awards did Celeste Holm receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Olav[18], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[19], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . edition.cnn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [45] . 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. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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