Fred Allen

American comedian (1894–1956)
Person human Q967454
Fred Allen
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Fred Allen

Summary

Fred Allen is a human[1]. Born in Cambridge[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1894[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on March 17, 1956[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], radio personality[7], screenwriter[8], journalist[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Fred Allen was born in Cambridge[2].
  • Fred Allen passed away in New York City[4].
  • Fred Allen was born on May 31, 1894[3].
  • Fred Allen died on March 17, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[12].
  • Fred Allen was married to Portland Hoffa[13].
  • Fred Allen held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Fred Allen's native language[15].
  • Fred Allen worked as a comedian[6].
  • Fred Allen's professions included radio personality[7].
  • Fred Allen worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Fred Allen's professions included journalist[9].
  • Fred Allen worked as an actor[10].
  • Fred Allen was educated at Boston University[16].
  • Fred Allen received the Peabody Awards[17].
  • Fred Allen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Fred Allen is recorded as male[19].
  • Fred Allen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Fred Allen's Commons category is recorded as Fred Allen[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Fred Allen's family name is recorded as Allen[23].
  • Fred Allen's given name is recorded as Fred[24].
  • Fred Allen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Fred Allen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Fred Allen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Fred Allen'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Fred Allen was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on May 31, 1894[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Fred Allen was educated at Boston University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], radio personality[7], screenwriter[8], journalist[9], and actor[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Peabody Awards[17], an award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1940[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Fred Allen was married to Portland Hoffa[13].

Death and Burial

Fred Allen died on March 17, 1956[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Fred Allen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Fred Allen born?

Born in Cambridge[2], Fred Allen…

Where did Fred Allen die?

Fred Allen passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Fred Allen married to?

Fred Allen's spouses include Portland Hoffa[13].

What did Fred Allen do for work?

Fred Allen worked as comedian[6], radio personality[7], screenwriter[8], journalist[9], and actor[10].

Where did Fred Allen go to school?

Fred Allen was educated at Boston University[16].

What awards did Fred Allen receive?

Honors received include Peabody Awards[17] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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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