Frank Craven

American film actor, writer, director (1881-1945)
Person human Q3082561
Frank Craven
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Frank Craven

Summary

Frank Craven is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on August 24, 1881[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on September 1, 1945[5]. He worked as an actor[6], librettist[7], screenwriter[8], playwright[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], Frank Craven…
  • Frank Craven passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Frank Craven was born on August 24, 1881[3].
  • Frank Craven died on September 1, 1945[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[12].
  • Frank Craven's father was John T. Craven[13].
  • Frank Craven's mother was Ella Mayer[14].
  • Frank Craven was married to Mary Blyth[15].
  • A child of Frank Craven was John Craven[16].
  • Frank Craven held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Frank Craven's native language[18].
  • Frank Craven worked as an actor[6].
  • Frank Craven worked as a librettist[7].
  • Frank Craven worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Frank Craven worked as a playwright[9].
  • Frank Craven worked as a stage actor[10].
  • Frank Craven's professions included film actor[19].
  • Frank Craven is recorded as male[20].
  • Frank Craven's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Frank Craven was affiliated with the California Republican Party[22].
  • Frank Craven's Commons category is recorded as Frank Craven[23].
  • Frank Craven's family name is recorded as Craven[24].
  • Frank Craven's given name is recorded as Frank[25].
  • Frank Craven's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Frank Craven's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Francis Craven'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Craven's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on August 24, 1881[3]. His father was John T. Craven[13]. His mother was Ella Mayer[14]. English was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], librettist[7], screenwriter[8], playwright[9], stage actor[10], and film actor[19].

Personal Life

Among Frank Craven's spouses was Mary Blyth[15]. A child of him was John Craven[16]. He was affiliated with the California Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Frank Craven died on September 1, 1945[5]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Frank Craven ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Frank Craven born?

Frank Craven's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Frank Craven die?

Frank Craven passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were Frank Craven's parents?

Frank Craven's father was John T. Craven[13]. Frank Craven's mother was Ella Mayer[14].

Who was Frank Craven married to?

Frank Craven's spouses include Mary Blyth[15].

What did Frank Craven do for work?

Frank Craven worked as actor[6], librettist[7], screenwriter[8], playwright[9], and stage actor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . California death index. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Craven, Frank (24 August 1880?–01 September 1945), actor and playwright. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language English
    Child John Craven
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sibling Edward Craven
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