Frank Borzage

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

Frank Borzage was born on April 23, 1894[1], in Salt Lake City[2]. He died on June 19, 1962[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film actor[7], film producer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (966 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: director[14]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Director[15], Academy Award for Best Director (Dramatic Picture)[16], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Frank Borzage[19]
  • Cause of death: cancer[20]
  • Family name: Borzage[21]
  • Given name: Frank[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[24], Academy Award for Best Director (Dramatic Picture)[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Commons Creator page: Frank Borzage[27]
  • Name in native language: Frank Borzage[28]

Why It Matters

Frank Borzage has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

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 a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film actor[7], film producer[8], and actor[9].

What awards did Frank Borzage receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Director[15], Academy Award for Best Director (Dramatic Picture)[16], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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