Frank Borzage

American film director and actor (1894-1962)
Person human Q369190
Frank Borzage
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Frank Borzage

Summary

Frank Borzage is a human[1]. His place of birth was Salt Lake City[2]. He was born on April 23, 1894[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on June 19, 1962[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], film producer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (460 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frank Borzage's place of birth was Salt Lake City[2].
  • Frank Borzage died in Hollywood[4].
  • Frank Borzage was born on April 23, 1894[3].
  • Frank Borzage died on June 19, 1962[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Frank Borzage held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Frank Borzage's native language[14].
  • Frank Borzage's professions included film director[6].
  • Frank Borzage's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Frank Borzage worked as a film actor[8].
  • Frank Borzage's professions included film producer[9].
  • Frank Borzage's professions included actor[10].
  • Frank Borzage's professions included director[15].
  • Frank Borzage received the Academy Award for Best Director[16].
  • Frank Borzage received the Academy Award for Best Director (Dramatic Picture)[17].
  • Frank Borzage received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Frank Borzage is recorded as male[19].
  • Frank Borzage's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frank Borzage's Commons category is recorded as Frank Borzage[21].
  • The cause of death was cancer[22].
  • Frank Borzage's family name is recorded as Borzage[23].
  • Frank Borzage's given name is recorded as Frank[24].
  • Frank Borzage's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Frank Borzage's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director[26].
  • Frank Borzage's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director (Dramatic Picture)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Borzage was born in Salt Lake City[2]. He was born on April 23, 1894[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], film producer[9], actor[10], and director[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Director[16], an award for best direction[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30]; Academy Award for Best Director (Dramatic Picture)[17]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Death and Burial

Frank Borzage died on June 19, 1962[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was cancer[22]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Frank Borzage ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (460 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Frank Borzage born?

Frank Borzage's place of birth was Salt Lake City[2].

Where did Frank Borzage die?

Frank Borzage passed away in Hollywood[4].

What did Frank Borzage do for work?

Frank Borzage worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], film producer[9], and actor[10].

What awards did Frank Borzage receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Director[16], Academy Award for Best Director (Dramatic Picture)[17], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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