Eddie Cantor

American comedian and actor (1892–1964)
Person human Q350472
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Eddie Cantor

Summary

Eddie Cantor is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on January 31, 1892[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on October 10, 1964[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], actor[7], dancer[8], singer[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,742 views/month, #6,539 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eddie Cantor's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Eddie Cantor died in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Eddie Cantor was born on January 31, 1892[3].
  • Eddie Cantor died on October 10, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
  • Eddie Cantor held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Eddie Cantor's professions included comedian[6].
  • Eddie Cantor's professions included actor[7].
  • Eddie Cantor's professions included dancer[8].
  • Eddie Cantor's professions included singer[9].
  • Eddie Cantor worked as a songwriter[10].
  • Eddie Cantor's professions included film producer[14].
  • Eddie Cantor held the position of President of SAG[15].
  • Eddie Cantor held the position of President of AFTRA[16].
  • Eddie Cantor received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[17].
  • Eddie Cantor received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Eddie Cantor received the Academy Honorary Award[19].
  • Eddie Cantor is recorded as male[20].
  • Eddie Cantor's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Eddie Cantor's genre is musical film[22].
  • Eddie Cantor's genre is comedy film[23].
  • Eddie Cantor's genre is Western film[24].
  • Eddie Cantor's genre is drama film[25].
  • Eddie Cantor's genre is film noir[26].
  • Eddie Cantor's genre is romance film[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eddie Cantor was born in Manhattan[2]. He was born on January 31, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], actor[7], dancer[8], singer[9], songwriter[10], and film producer[14]. Positions held include President of SAG[15], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1933[30] and President of AFTRA[16], a position[31], founded in 1937[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[17], a lifetime achievement award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1962[35]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[36], in United States[37]; and Academy Honorary Award[19], an Academy Awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1928[40].

Death and Burial

Eddie Cantor died on October 10, 1964[5]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[41]. Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Eddie Cantor ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,742 views/month, #6,539 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Eddie Cantor born?

Eddie Cantor's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

Where did Eddie Cantor die?

Eddie Cantor passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

What did Eddie Cantor do for work?

Eddie Cantor worked as comedian[6], actor[7], dancer[8], singer[9], and songwriter[10].

What awards did Eddie Cantor receive?

Honors received include Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], and Academy Honorary Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . sagaftra.org. Retrieved . sagaftra.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . sagaftra.org. sagaftra.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [41] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation comedian, actor, dancer +10
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Eddie
    Instance of human
    Work period end
    Sex or gender male
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