Charles MacArthur

American playwright and screenwriter (1895-1956)
Person human Q983356
Charles MacArthur
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Charles MacArthur

Summary

Charles MacArthur is a human[1]. He was born in Scranton[2]. He was born on November 5, 1895[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 21, 1956[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], film producer[9], and theatrical director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,732 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles MacArthur's place of birth was Scranton[2].
  • Charles MacArthur died in New York City[4].
  • Charles MacArthur was born on November 5, 1895[3].
  • Charles MacArthur died on April 21, 1956[5].
  • Charles MacArthur is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[12].
  • Charles MacArthur was married to Helen Hayes[13].
  • A child of Charles MacArthur was Mary MacArthur[14].
  • Charles MacArthur held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Charles MacArthur's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Charles MacArthur worked as a playwright[7].
  • Charles MacArthur worked as a writer[8].
  • Charles MacArthur's professions included film producer[9].
  • Charles MacArthur's professions included theatrical director[10].
  • Charles MacArthur worked as a film director[16].
  • Charles MacArthur received the Academy Award for Best Story[17].
  • Charles MacArthur is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles MacArthur's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles MacArthur's Commons category is recorded as Charles MacArthur[20].
  • The cause of death was disease[21].
  • Charles MacArthur's family name is recorded as MacArthur[22].
  • Charles MacArthur's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles MacArthur's relative is recorded as James MacArthur[24].
  • Charles MacArthur's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Charles MacArthur's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Story[26].
  • Charles MacArthur's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Story[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scranton[2], Charles MacArthur… he was born on November 5, 1895[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], film producer[9], theatrical director[10], and film director[16].

Recognition

Charles MacArthur received the Academy Award for Best Story[17].

Personal Life

Charles MacArthur was married to Helen Hayes[13]. A child of him was Mary MacArthur[14].

Death and Burial

Charles MacArthur died on April 21, 1956[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was disease[21]. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Charles MacArthur ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,732 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include The Front Page[30], a literary work[31], written by Ben Hecht[32].

FAQs

Where was Charles MacArthur born?

Charles MacArthur's place of birth was Scranton[2].

Where did Charles MacArthur die?

Charles MacArthur passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Charles MacArthur married to?

Charles MacArthur's spouses include Helen Hayes[13].

What did Charles MacArthur do for work?

Charles MacArthur worked as screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], film producer[9], and theatrical director[10].

What awards did Charles MacArthur receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Story[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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