Don DeFore

American actor (1913–1993)
Person human Q1239082
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Don DeFore

Summary

Don DeFore is a human[1]. Born in Cedar Rapids[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1913[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 22, 1993[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,242 views/month, #6,785 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Don DeFore's place of birth was Cedar Rapids[2].
  • Don DeFore died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Don DeFore was born on August 25, 1913[3].
  • Don DeFore died on December 22, 1993[5].
  • Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].
  • Don DeFore held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Don DeFore's native language[13].
  • Don DeFore worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Don DeFore worked as a film actor[7].
  • Don DeFore's professions included television actor[8].
  • Don DeFore's professions included actor[9].
  • Don DeFore was educated at University of Iowa[14].
  • Don DeFore's education included a stint at Washington High School[15].
  • Don DeFore received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • Don DeFore's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].
  • Don DeFore is recorded as male[18].
  • Don DeFore's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Don DeFore was affiliated with the Republican Party[20].
  • Don DeFore's genre is Western[21].
  • Don DeFore's Commons category is recorded as Don DeFore[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Don DeFore's family name is recorded as DeFore[24].
  • Don DeFore's given name is recorded as Don[25].
  • Don DeFore's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Don DeFore's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Don DeFore was born in Cedar Rapids[2]. He was born on August 25, 1913[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Iowa[14], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1847[30], headquartered in Iowa City[31] and Washington High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1956[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Don DeFore received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

Personal Life

Don DeFore's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[20].

Death and Burial

Don DeFore died on December 22, 1993[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Don DeFore ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,242 views/month, #6,785 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Don DeFore born?

Born in Cedar Rapids[2], Don DeFore…

Where did Don DeFore die?

Don DeFore died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Don DeFore do for work?

Don DeFore worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did Don DeFore go to school?

Don DeFore was educated at University of Iowa[14] and Washington High School[15].

What awards did Don DeFore receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Start of work period +1936-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Manner of death natural causes
    Occupation stage actor, film actor, television actor +1
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