Clark Gable
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Clark Gable
Summary
Clark Gable is a human[1]. He was born in Cadiz[2]. He was born on February 1, 1901[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on November 16, 1960[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], actor[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,467 views/month, #2,178 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Clark Gable was born in Cadiz[2].
- Clark Gable died in Los Angeles[4].
- Clark Gable was born on February 1, 1901[3].
- Clark Gable died on November 16, 1960[5].
- Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
- Clark Gable's father was William H. Gable[12].
- Clark Gable's mother was Adeline Herschelman[13].
- Among Clark Gable's spouses was Josephine Dillon[14].
- Clark Gable was married to Maria Franklin[15].
- Clark Gable was married to Carole Lombard[16].
- Among Clark Gable's spouses was Sylvia Ashley[17].
- Clark Gable was married to Kay Williams[18].
- A child of Clark Gable was Judy Lewis[19].
- A child of Clark Gable was John Clark Gable[20].
- Clark Gable held citizenship in United States[21].
- English was Clark Gable's native language[22].
- Clark Gable worked as a film actor[6].
- Clark Gable worked as an actor[7].
- Clark Gable's professions included military personnel[8].
- Clark Gable's professions included military officer[9].
- Clark Gable received the Academy Award for Best Actor[23].
- Clark Gable received the Distinguished Flying Cross[24].
- Clark Gable received the Air Medal[25].
- Clark Gable received the American Campaign Medal[26].
- Clark Gable received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1901-02-01[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1960-11-16[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: c30d11c2-d5ac-4d57-8602-75070894f15c[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Clark Gable's place of birth was Cadiz[2]. He was born on February 1, 1901[3]. His father was William H. Gable[12]. His mother was Adeline Herschelman[13]. English was his native language[22].
Education
Studied under Josephine Dillon[33] and Frances Robinson-Duff[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], actor[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actor[23], an award for best leading actor[35], in United States[36], founded in 1929[37]; Distinguished Flying Cross[24], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1926[40]; Air Medal[25], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1942[43]; American Campaign Medal[26], a campaign medal[44], in United States[45], founded in 1942[46]; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[27], a campaign medal[47], in United States[48]; and World War II Victory Medal[49], an United States service medals of the world wars[50], in United States[51], founded in 1945[52].
Personal Life
Spouses include Josephine Dillon[14], a stage actor[53], 1884–1971[54], of United States[55]; Maria Franklin[15], 1884–1966[56]; Carole Lombard[16], a film actor[57], 1908–1942[58], of United States[59], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[60]; Sylvia Ashley[17], an actor[61], 1904–1977[62], of United Kingdom[63]; and Kay Williams[18], an actor[64], 1916–1983[65], of United States[66]. Children include Judy Lewis[19], an actor[67], 1935–2011[68], of United States[69] and John Clark Gable[20], an actor[70], 1961–2019[71], of United States[72]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[73].
Death and Burial
Clark Gable died on November 16, 1960[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[74]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Clark Gable include Clark Kent[75], a fictional humanoid[76].
Why It Matters
Clark Gable ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,467 views/month, #2,178 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Clark Kent[75], a fictional humanoid[76].
FAQs
Where was Clark Gable born?
Clark Gable was born in Cadiz[2].
Where did Clark Gable die?
Clark Gable passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Clark Gable's parents?
Clark Gable's father was William H. Gable[12]. Clark Gable's mother was Adeline Herschelman[13].
Who was Clark Gable married to?
Clark Gable's spouses include Josephine Dillon[14], Maria Franklin[15], Carole Lombard[16], and Sylvia Ashley[17].
What did Clark Gable do for work?
Clark Gable worked as film actor[6], actor[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9].
What awards did Clark Gable receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[23], Distinguished Flying Cross[24], Air Medal[25], and American Campaign Medal[26].