Ed Flanders

American actor (1934–1995)
Person human Q1282344
Ed Flanders
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Ed Flanders

Summary

Ed Flanders is a human[1]. Born in Minneapolis[2], he… he was born on December 29, 1934[3]. He died in Denny[4]. He died on February 22, 1995[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,426 views/month, #6,856 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Minneapolis[2], Ed Flanders…
  • Ed Flanders passed away in Denny[4].
  • Ed Flanders was born on December 29, 1934[3].
  • Ed Flanders died on February 22, 1995[5].
  • Among Ed Flanders's spouses was Ellen Geer[11].
  • A child of Ed Flanders was Ian Geer Flanders[12].
  • Ed Flanders held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Ed Flanders's native language[14].
  • Ed Flanders worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Ed Flanders's professions included film actor[7].
  • Ed Flanders's professions included television actor[8].
  • Ed Flanders worked as an actor[9].
  • Ed Flanders's education included a stint at Camden High School[15].
  • Ed Flanders received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[16].
  • Ed Flanders received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[17].
  • Ed Flanders received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[18].
  • Ed Flanders is recorded as male[19].
  • Ed Flanders's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ed Flanders's Commons category is recorded as Ed Flanders[21].
  • Ed Flanders's family name is recorded as Flanders[22].
  • Ed Flanders's given name is recorded as Ed[23].
  • Ed Flanders's manner of death is recorded as suicide[24].
  • Ed Flanders's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Ed Flanders's different from is recorded as Ned Flanders[26].
  • Ed Flanders's start of work period is recorded as 1967[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ed Flanders was born in Minneapolis[2]. He was born on December 29, 1934[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Ed Flanders's education included a stint at Camden High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[16], an award for best supporting actor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[17], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1954[33]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[18], an award for best supporting actor[34], in United States[35], founded in 1975[36].

Personal Life

Among Ed Flanders's spouses was Ellen Geer[11]. A child of him was Ian Geer Flanders[12].

Death and Burial

Ed Flanders died on February 22, 1995[5]. He passed away in Denny[4].

Why It Matters

Ed Flanders ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,426 views/month, #6,856 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Ed Flanders born?

Ed Flanders's place of birth was Minneapolis[2].

Where did Ed Flanders die?

Ed Flanders died in Denny[4].

Who was Ed Flanders married to?

Ed Flanders's spouses include Ellen Geer[11].

What did Ed Flanders do for work?

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

Where did Ed Flanders go to school?

Ed Flanders was educated at Camden High School[15].

What awards did Ed Flanders receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[16], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[17], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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