Ed Wynn

American actor (1886-1966)
Person human Q259537
Ed Wynn
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Ed Wynn was born on November 9, 1886 · Philadelphia[1][2][3][4][5]. He was a citizen of the United States.

He had a diverse career as a character actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, radio personality, and composer. Ed Wynn was married three times, to Hilda Keenan from 1914 to 1937[6], then to Frieda Mierse from 1937 to 1939[6], and finally to Dorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt from 1946 to 1955[6].

Ed Wynn died on June 19, 1966 · Beverly Hills[2][3][4][5]. He received notable awards for his work, including being named a Disney Legend and having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame[7].

His legacy has been recognized through these awards, a testament to his contributions to the entertainment industry[7].

Ed Wynn

Summary

Ed Wynn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on November 9, 1886[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on June 19, 1966[5]. He worked as a character actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and radio personality[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,418 views/month, #6,049 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Ed Wynn…
  • Ed Wynn passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Ed Wynn was born on November 9, 1886[3].
  • Ed Wynn died on June 19, 1966[5].
  • Ed Wynn is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Among Ed Wynn's spouses was Hilda Keenan[13].
  • Ed Wynn was married to Frieda Mierse[14].
  • Among Ed Wynn's spouses was Dorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt[15].
  • A child of Ed Wynn was Keenan Wynn[16].
  • Ed Wynn held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Ed Wynn worked as a character actor[6].
  • Ed Wynn worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Ed Wynn's professions included film actor[8].
  • Ed Wynn worked as a television actor[9].
  • Ed Wynn's professions included radio personality[10].
  • Ed Wynn worked as a composer[18].
  • Ed Wynn received the Disney Legends[19].
  • Ed Wynn received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Ed Wynn is recorded as male[21].
  • Ed Wynn's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ed Wynn's record label is recorded as RCA Victor[23].
  • Ed Wynn's Commons category is recorded as Ed Wynn[24].
  • Ed Wynn's unmarried partner is recorded as Jean Ackerman[25].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[26].
  • Ed Wynn's family name is recorded as Wynn[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Ed Wynn… he was born on November 9, 1886[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include character actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], radio personality[10], and composer[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Disney Legends[19], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1987[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hilda Keenan[13], an actor[33], 1891–1940[34], of United States[35]; Frieda Mierse[14], a showgirl[36], 1911–1983[37], of United States[38]; and Dorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt[15]. A child of Ed Wynn was Keenan Wynn[16].

Death and Burial

Ed Wynn died on June 19, 1966[5]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[26]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Ed Wynn ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,418 views/month, #6,049 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ed Wynn born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Ed Wynn…

Where did Ed Wynn die?

Ed Wynn died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who was Ed Wynn married to?

Ed Wynn's spouses include Hilda Keenan[13], Frieda Mierse[14], and Dorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt[15].

What did Ed Wynn do for work?

Ed Wynn worked as character actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and radio personality[10].

What awards did Ed Wynn receive?

Honors received include Disney Legends[19] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[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. [14] . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . d23.com. d23.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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