Edmund Gwenn

British actor (1877–1959)
Person human Q344750
Edmund Gwenn
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Edmund Gwenn

Summary

Edmund Gwenn is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 26, 1877[3]. He passed away in Woodland Hills[4]. He died on September 6, 1959[5]. He worked as a film actor[6] and stage actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Gwenn was born in London[2].
  • Edmund Gwenn passed away in Woodland Hills[4].
  • Edmund Gwenn was born on September 26, 1877[3].
  • Edmund Gwenn died on September 6, 1959[5].
  • Burial took place at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[9].
  • Among Edmund Gwenn's spouses was Minnie Terry[10].
  • Edmund Gwenn held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Edmund Gwenn's professions included film actor[6].
  • Edmund Gwenn's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Edmund Gwenn's education included a stint at King's College London[12].
  • Edmund Gwenn's education included a stint at St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School[13].
  • Edmund Gwenn received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[14].
  • Edmund Gwenn received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Edmund Gwenn received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[16].
  • Edmund Gwenn received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[17].
  • Edmund Gwenn is recorded as male[18].
  • Edmund Gwenn's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edmund Gwenn's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Gwenn[20].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[21].
  • Edmund Gwenn's family name is recorded as Gwenn[22].
  • Edmund Gwenn's family name is recorded as Kellaway[23].
  • Edmund Gwenn's given name is recorded as Edmund[24].
  • Edmund Gwenn's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • Edmund Gwenn's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edmund Gwenn[26].
  • Edmund Gwenn's Commons gallery is recorded as Edmund Gwenn[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edmund Gwenn… he was born on September 26, 1877[3].

Education

Educated at King's College London[12], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in London[31] and St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School[13], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1571[34], headquartered in Orpington[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6] and stage actor[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[14], an Academy Awards[36], in United States[37], founded in 1936[38]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[16], an award for best supporting actor[41], in United States[42], founded in 1943[43].

Personal Life

Among Edmund Gwenn's spouses was Minnie Terry[10].

Death and Burial

Edmund Gwenn died on September 6, 1959[5]. He died in Woodland Hills[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[21]. He is buried at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[9].

Why It Matters

Edmund Gwenn ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Edmund Gwenn born?

Born in London[2], Edmund Gwenn…

Where did Edmund Gwenn die?

Edmund Gwenn died in Woodland Hills[4].

Who was Edmund Gwenn married to?

Edmund Gwenn's spouses include Minnie Terry[10].

What did Edmund Gwenn do for work?

Edmund Gwenn worked as film actor[6] and stage actor[7].

Where did Edmund Gwenn go to school?

Edmund Gwenn was educated at King's College London[12] and St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School[13].

What awards did Edmund Gwenn receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[16], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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