Dan Dailey

American actor, singer and dancer (1915–1978)
Person human Q1159045
Dan Dailey
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Dan Dailey

Summary

Dan Dailey is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1915[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on October 16, 1978[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], dancer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Dan Dailey…
  • Dan Dailey died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Dan Dailey was born on December 14, 1915[3].
  • Dan Dailey died on October 16, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Dan Dailey held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Dan Dailey's native language[14].
  • Dan Dailey's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Dan Dailey's professions included film actor[7].
  • Dan Dailey's professions included television actor[8].
  • Dan Dailey's professions included dancer[9].
  • Dan Dailey's professions included actor[10].
  • Dan Dailey is recorded as male[15].
  • Dan Dailey's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Dan Dailey's Commons category is recorded as Dan Dailey (actor)[17].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18].
  • Dan Dailey was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Dan Dailey's family name is recorded as Dailey[20].
  • Dan Dailey's given name is recorded as Dan[21].
  • Dan Dailey's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Dan Dailey (actor)[22].
  • Dan Dailey's Commons gallery is recorded as Dan Dailey[23].
  • Dan Dailey's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Dan Dailey's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Actor[25].
  • Dan Dailey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Dan Dailey's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Daniel James Dailey'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Dan Dailey's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 14, 1915[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], dancer[9], and actor[10].

Death and Burial

Dan Dailey died on October 16, 1978[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Dan Dailey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Dan Dailey born?

Dan Dailey's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Dan Dailey die?

Dan Dailey passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Dan Dailey do for work?

Dan Dailey worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], dancer[9], and actor[10].

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. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058602797906706
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  2. 21d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id ['1065178', '1718889']
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  3. 21d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1921-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Manner of death natural causes
    Aliases
    Native language English
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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