Elmer Clifton

American film director (1890–1949)
Person human Q195029
Elmer Clifton
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Elmer Clifton

Summary

Elmer Clifton is a human[1]. He was born in Toronto[2]. He was born on March 14, 1890[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on October 15, 1949[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Elmer Clifton's place of birth was Toronto[2].
  • Elmer Clifton passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Elmer Clifton was born on March 14, 1890[3].
  • Elmer Clifton died on October 15, 1949[5].
  • Elmer Clifton is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Elmer Clifton held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Elmer Clifton's native language[14].
  • Elmer Clifton's professions included actor[6].
  • Elmer Clifton worked as a film director[7].
  • Elmer Clifton worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Elmer Clifton worked as a film actor[9].
  • Elmer Clifton worked as a director[10].
  • Elmer Clifton is recorded as male[15].
  • Elmer Clifton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Elmer Clifton's Commons category is recorded as Elmer Clifton[17].
  • Elmer Clifton's family name is recorded as Clifton[18].
  • Elmer Clifton's given name is recorded as Elmer[19].
  • Elmer Clifton's work location is recorded as United States[20].
  • Elmer Clifton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Elmer Clifton's start of work period is recorded as 1912[22].
  • Elmer Clifton's writing language is recorded as English[23].
  • Elmer Clifton's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Elmer Clifton[24].

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Origins and Family

Elmer Clifton's place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on March 14, 1890[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and director[10].

Death and Burial

Elmer Clifton died on October 15, 1949[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Elmer Clifton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Elmer Clifton born?

Born in Toronto[2], Elmer Clifton…

Where did Elmer Clifton die?

Elmer Clifton passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Elmer Clifton do for work?

Elmer Clifton worked as actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and director[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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