Edna May Oliver

American actress (1883–1942)
Person human Q242548
Edna May Oliver
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Edna May Oliver

Summary

Edna May Oliver is a human[1]. She was born in Malden[2]. She was born on +1883-11-09T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She died on +1942-11-09T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a character actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edna May Oliver was born in Malden[2].
  • Edna May Oliver died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Edna May Oliver was born on +1883-11-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edna May Oliver died on +1942-11-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edna May Oliver is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Edna May Oliver held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Edna May Oliver's native language[13].
  • Edna May Oliver's professions included character actor[6].
  • Edna May Oliver worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Edna May Oliver worked as a film actor[8].
  • Edna May Oliver's professions included actor[9].
  • Edna May Oliver received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
  • Edna May Oliver is recorded as female[15].
  • Edna May Oliver's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edna May Oliver's Commons category is recorded as Edna May Oliver[17].
  • The cause of death was colorectal cancer[18].
  • Edna May Oliver's family name is recorded as Oliver[19].
  • Edna May Oliver's given name is recorded as Edna[20].
  • Edna May Oliver's given name is recorded as May[21].
  • Edna May Oliver's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edna May Oliver[22].
  • Edna May Oliver's Commons gallery is recorded as Edna May Oliver[23].
  • Edna May Oliver's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Edna May Oliver's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[25].
  • Edna May Oliver's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Edna May Oliver's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Edna May Nutter'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Malden[2], Edna May Oliver… she was born on +1883-11-09T00:00:00Z[3]. English was her native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Edna May Oliver received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Edna May Oliver died on +1942-11-09T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[18]. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Edna May Oliver ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edna May Oliver born?

Edna May Oliver was born in Malden[2].

Where did Edna May Oliver die?

Edna May Oliver died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Edna May Oliver do for work?

Edna May Oliver worked as character actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and actor[9].

What awards did Edna May Oliver receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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