Debbie Reynolds

American actress, singer, and dancer (1932–2016)
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Debbie Reynolds

Summary

Debbie Reynolds is a human[1]. Born in El Paso[2], she… she was born on April 1, 1932[3]. She passed away in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4]. She died on December 28, 2016[5]. She worked as a singer[6], writer[7], beauty pageant contestant[8], dancer[9], and autobiographer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,166 views/month, #1,795 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Debbie Reynolds was born in El Paso[2].
  • Debbie Reynolds died in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4].
  • Debbie Reynolds died in Los Angeles[12].
  • Debbie Reynolds was born on April 1, 1932[3].
  • Debbie Reynolds died on December 28, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].
  • Debbie Reynolds's father was Raymond Reynolds[14].
  • Debbie Reynolds's mother was Maxine Reynolds[15].
  • Debbie Reynolds was married to Harry Karl[16].
  • Among Debbie Reynolds's spouses was Richard Hamlett[17].
  • Among Debbie Reynolds's spouses was Eddie Fisher[18].
  • A child of Debbie Reynolds was Carrie Fisher[19].
  • A child of Debbie Reynolds was Todd Fisher[20].
  • Debbie Reynolds held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Debbie Reynolds's professions included singer[6].
  • Debbie Reynolds's professions included writer[7].
  • Debbie Reynolds worked as a beauty pageant contestant[8].
  • Debbie Reynolds worked as a dancer[9].
  • Debbie Reynolds's professions included autobiographer[10].
  • Debbie Reynolds's professions included stage actor[22].
  • Debbie Reynolds was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[23].
  • Debbie Reynolds's education included a stint at Burbank High School[24].
  • Debbie Reynolds's education included a stint at John Burroughs High School[25].
  • Debbie Reynolds received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[26].
  • Debbie Reynolds received the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1932-04-01[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2016-12-28[31]

  • Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: d0cd6a06-dc19-4fa8-9664-0d96534ef1db[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in El Paso[2], Debbie Reynolds… she was born on April 1, 1932[3]. Her father was Raymond Reynolds[14]. Her mother was Maxine Reynolds[15].

Education

Educated at Burbank High School[24], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1908[36] and John Burroughs High School[25], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1948[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], writer[7], beauty pageant contestant[8], dancer[9], autobiographer[10], and stage actor[22]. Debbie Reynolds was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[26], a lifetime achievement award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1962[42]; Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[27], a class of award[43], in United States[44]; National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress[45], an award for best supporting actress[46], in United States[47], founded in 1954[48]; Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[49], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1956[52]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[53], a commemorative plaque[54], in United States[55]; and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[56], an award[57], founded in 1951[58].

Personal Life

Spouses include Harry Karl[16], 1914–1982[59]; Richard Hamlett[17]; and Eddie Fisher[18], a singer[60], 1928–2010[61], of United States[62], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[63]. Children include Carrie Fisher[19], a film actor[64], 1956–2016[65], of United States[66], awarded the Disney Legends[67] and Todd Fisher[20], an actor[68], b. 1958[69], of United States[70]. Debbie Reynolds's religion is recorded as Church of the Nazarene[71].

Death and Burial

Debbie Reynolds died on December 28, 2016[5]. Recorded place of death include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4], a non-profit hospital[72], in United States[73], founded in 1902[74], headquartered in Los Angeles[75] and Los Angeles[12], a charter city[76], in United States[77], founded in 1781[78]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[79]. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

Debbie Reynolds ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,166 views/month, #1,795 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was Debbie Reynolds born?

Debbie Reynolds was born in El Paso[2].

Where did Debbie Reynolds die?

Debbie Reynolds died in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4].

Who were Debbie Reynolds's parents?

Debbie Reynolds's father was Raymond Reynolds[14]. Debbie Reynolds's mother was Maxine Reynolds[15].

Who was Debbie Reynolds married to?

Debbie Reynolds's spouses include Harry Karl[16], Richard Hamlett[17], and Eddie Fisher[18].

What did Debbie Reynolds do for work?

Debbie Reynolds worked as singer[6], writer[7], beauty pageant contestant[8], dancer[9], and autobiographer[10].

Where did Debbie Reynolds go to school?

Debbie Reynolds was educated at Burbank High School[24] and John Burroughs High School[25].

What awards did Debbie Reynolds receive?

Honors received include Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[26], Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[27], National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress[45], and Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[49].

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