Donald Wolfit

English actor (1902–1968)
Person human Q530758
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Donald Wolfit

Summary

Donald Wolfit is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newark-on-Trent[2]. He was born on April 20, 1902[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 17, 1968[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], theatrical director[8], and actor-manager[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (533 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Donald Wolfit's place of birth was Newark-on-Trent[2].
  • Donald Wolfit passed away in London[4].
  • Donald Wolfit was born on April 20, 1902[3].
  • Donald Wolfit died on February 17, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter, Hurstbourne Tarrant[11].
  • Donald Wolfit held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Donald Wolfit held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Donald Wolfit's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Donald Wolfit's professions included film actor[7].
  • Donald Wolfit's professions included theatrical director[8].
  • Donald Wolfit's professions included actor-manager[9].
  • Donald Wolfit was educated at Magnus Church of England School[14].
  • Donald Wolfit received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Donald Wolfit is recorded as male[16].
  • Donald Wolfit's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Donald Wolfit's genre is Shakespearean comedy[18].
  • Donald Wolfit's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[19].
  • Donald Wolfit's given name is recorded as Donald[20].
  • Donald Wolfit's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Donald Wolfit was born in Newark-on-Trent[2]. He was born on April 20, 1902[3].

Education

Donald Wolfit was educated at Magnus Church of England School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], theatrical director[8], and actor-manager[9].

Recognition

Donald Wolfit received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

Death and Burial

Donald Wolfit died on February 17, 1968[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter, Hurstbourne Tarrant[11].

Why It Matters

Donald Wolfit ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (533 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Donald Wolfit born?

Born in Newark-on-Trent[2], Donald Wolfit…

Where did Donald Wolfit die?

Donald Wolfit died in London[4].

What did Donald Wolfit do for work?

Donald Wolfit worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], theatrical director[8], and actor-manager[9].

Where did Donald Wolfit go to school?

Donald Wolfit was educated at Magnus Church of England School[14].

What awards did Donald Wolfit receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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