Ed Sullivan

American television host (1901-1974)
Person human Q83807
Ed Sullivan
Creator:Maurice Carnes LaClaire · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Ed Sullivan

Summary

Ed Sullivan is a human[1]. He was born in Harlem[2]. He was born on September 28, 1901[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on October 13, 1974[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], presenter[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,077 views/month, #4,575 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ed Sullivan's place of birth was Harlem[2].
  • Ed Sullivan passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Ed Sullivan was born on September 28, 1901[3].
  • Ed Sullivan died on October 13, 1974[5].
  • Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
  • Ed Sullivan held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Ed Sullivan's native language[14].
  • Ed Sullivan's professions included television presenter[6].
  • Ed Sullivan's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Ed Sullivan's professions included journalist[8].
  • Ed Sullivan worked as a presenter[9].
  • Ed Sullivan's professions included writer[10].
  • Among Ed Sullivan's employers was CBS[15].
  • Ed Sullivan was educated at Port Chester High School[16].
  • Ed Sullivan received the Golden Globe Awards[17].
  • Ed Sullivan received the Online Film & Television Association Award[18].
  • Ed Sullivan received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Ed Sullivan received the Trustees Award[20].
  • Ed Sullivan is recorded as male[21].
  • Ed Sullivan's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ed Sullivan's Commons category is recorded as Ed Sullivan[23].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[24].
  • Ed Sullivan's family name is recorded as Sullivan[25].
  • Ed Sullivan's given name is recorded as Ed[26].
  • Ed Sullivan's given name is recorded as Vincent[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ed Sullivan was born in Harlem[2]. He was born on September 28, 1901[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Ed Sullivan's education included a stint at Port Chester High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], presenter[9], and writer[10]. Ed Sullivan was employed by CBS[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Globe Awards[17], a group of awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1944[30], headquartered in Beverly Hills[31]; Online Film & Television Association Award[18], an award[32], founded in 1996[33]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[34], in United States[35]; and Trustees Award[20].

Death and Burial

Ed Sullivan died on October 13, 1974[5]. He died in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[24]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ed Sullivan ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,077 views/month, #4,575 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Ed Sullivan born?

Ed Sullivan was born in Harlem[2].

Where did Ed Sullivan die?

Ed Sullivan passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did Ed Sullivan do for work?

Ed Sullivan worked as television presenter[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], presenter[9], and writer[10].

Where did Ed Sullivan go to school?

Ed Sullivan was educated at Port Chester High School[16].

What awards did Ed Sullivan receive?

Honors received include Golden Globe Awards[17], Online Film & Television Association Award[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], and Trustees Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . theemmys.tv. Retrieved . theemmys.tv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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