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Ford Sterling

American comedian (1883–1939)
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Ford Sterling

Summary

Ford Sterling is a human[1]. His place of birth was La Crosse[2]. He was born on November 3, 1883[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on October 13, 1939[5]. He worked as a film director[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ford Sterling was born in La Crosse[2].
  • Ford Sterling died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Ford Sterling was born on November 3, 1883[3].
  • Ford Sterling was born on November 3, 1882[10].
  • Ford Sterling died on October 13, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[11].
  • Among Ford Sterling's spouses was Teddy Sampson[12].
  • Ford Sterling held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ford Sterling's professions included film director[6].
  • Ford Sterling's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Ford Sterling's professions included film actor[8].
  • Ford Sterling received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
  • Ford Sterling is recorded as male[15].
  • Ford Sterling's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ford Sterling's Commons category is recorded as Ford Sterling[17].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18].
  • Ford Sterling's family name is recorded as Sterling[19].
  • Ford Sterling's given name is recorded as Ford[20].
  • Ford Sterling's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Ford Sterling's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Ford Sterling[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Ford Sterling was born in La Crosse[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 3, 1883[3] and November 3, 1882[10].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Ford Sterling received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

Personal Life

Ford Sterling was married to Teddy Sampson[12].

Death and Burial

Ford Sterling died on October 13, 1939[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18]. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ford Sterling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was Ford Sterling born?

Born in La Crosse[2], Ford Sterling…

Where did Ford Sterling die?

Ford Sterling passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Ford Sterling married to?

Ford Sterling's spouses include Teddy Sampson[12].

What did Ford Sterling do for work?

Ford Sterling worked as film director[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

What awards did Ford Sterling receive?

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

Related Entities

Los Angeles United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Cause of death → myocardial infarction
    Spouse → Teddy Sampson
    Country of citizenship → United States
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