Ed Begley

American actor (1901–1970)
Person human Q318312
Ed Begley
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Ed Begley

Summary

Ed Begley is a human[1]. He was born in Hartford[2]. He was born on March 25, 1901[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on April 28, 1970[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,961 views/month, #6,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ed Begley's place of birth was Hartford[2].
  • Ed Begley died in Hollywood[4].
  • Ed Begley was born on March 25, 1901[3].
  • Ed Begley died on April 28, 1970[5].
  • Burial took place at San Fernando Mission Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Ed Begley was Ed Begley, Jr.[12].
  • Ed Begley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Ed Begley's native language[14].
  • Ed Begley's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Ed Begley's professions included film actor[7].
  • Ed Begley's professions included television actor[8].
  • Ed Begley worked as an actor[9].
  • Ed Begley received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[15].
  • Ed Begley received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[16].
  • Ed Begley received the Donaldson Awards[17].
  • Ed Begley is recorded as male[18].
  • Ed Begley's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ed Begley's genre is Western[20].
  • Ed Begley's Commons category is recorded as Ed Begley[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Ed Begley's family name is recorded as Begley[23].
  • Ed Begley's given name is recorded as Ed[24].
  • Ed Begley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Ed Begley's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[26].
  • Ed Begley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ed Begley's place of birth was Hartford[2]. He was born on March 25, 1901[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[15], an Academy Awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1936[30]; Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[16], an award for best supporting actor[31], in United States[32], founded in 1949[33]; and Donaldson Awards[17], a theatre award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1944[36].

Personal Life

A child of Ed Begley was he, Jr.[12].

Death and Burial

Ed Begley died on April 28, 1970[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ed Begley ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,961 views/month, #6,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Ed Begley born?

Ed Begley was born in Hartford[2].

Where did Ed Begley die?

Ed Begley died in Hollywood[4].

What did Ed Begley do for work?

Ed Begley worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

What awards did Ed Begley receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[15], Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[16], and Donaldson Awards[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . 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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Cine21 person id → 23043
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  4. 20w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → United States
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Genre → Western
    Occupation → stage actor, film actor, television actor +1
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