Don Raye

American songwriter (1909-1985)
Person human Q220028
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Don Raye

Summary

Don Raye is a human[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on March 16, 1909[3]. He passed away in Encino[4]. He died on January 29, 1985[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6] and dancer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Don Raye was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Don Raye passed away in Encino[4].
  • Don Raye was born on March 16, 1909[3].
  • Don Raye died on January 29, 1985[5].
  • Don Raye held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Don Raye's professions included songwriter[6].
  • Don Raye worked as a dancer[7].
  • Don Raye received the Songwriters Hall of Fame[10].
  • Don Raye is recorded as male[11].
  • Don Raye's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Don Raye's family name is recorded as Wilhoite[13].
  • Don Raye's given name is recorded as Donald[14].
  • Don Raye's given name is recorded as MacRae[15].
  • Don Raye's pseudonym is recorded as Don Raye[16].
  • Don Raye's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[17].
  • Don Raye's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[18].
  • Don Raye's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Don Raye's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Donald MacRae Wilhoite'}[20].
  • Don Raye's copyright representative is recorded as American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[21].
  • Don Raye's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

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Origins and Family

Don Raye was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on March 16, 1909[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[6] and dancer[7].

Recognition

Don Raye received the Songwriters Hall of Fame[10].

Death and Burial

Don Raye died on January 29, 1985[5]. He passed away in Encino[4].

Why It Matters

Don Raye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Don Raye born?

Don Raye's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Don Raye die?

Don Raye died in Encino[4].

What did Don Raye do for work?

Don Raye worked as songwriter[6] and dancer[7].

What awards did Don Raye receive?

Honors received include Songwriters Hall of Fame[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . ACE Repertory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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