Fred Ebb

American musical theatre composer (1928-2004)
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Fred Ebb

Summary

Fred Ebb is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on April 8, 1928[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on September 11, 2004[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], poet[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Fred Ebb was born in New York City[2].
  • Fred Ebb passed away in New York City[4].
  • Fred Ebb was born on April 8, 1928[3].
  • Fred Ebb was born on April 8, 1932[12].
  • Fred Ebb died on September 11, 2004[5].
  • Fred Ebb died on September 12, 2004[13].
  • Fred Ebb is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[14].
  • Fred Ebb held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Fred Ebb is identified as part of the American Jews ethnic group[16].
  • Fred Ebb's professions included playwright[6].
  • Fred Ebb's professions included writer[7].
  • Fred Ebb's professions included poet[8].
  • Fred Ebb's professions included lyricist[9].
  • Fred Ebb's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Fred Ebb worked as a composer[17].
  • Fred Ebb's field of work was lyrics[18].
  • Fred Ebb's field of work was musical[19].
  • Fred Ebb's education included a stint at Columbia University[20].
  • Fred Ebb's education included a stint at New York University[21].
  • Fred Ebb was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[22].
  • Fred Ebb received the Kennedy Center Honors[23].
  • Fred Ebb received the Drama League Award[24].
  • Fred Ebb received the Tony Award for Best Original Score[25].
  • Fred Ebb received the Tony Award for Best Original Score[26].
  • Fred Ebb received the Tony Award for Best Original Score[27].

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Origins and Family

Fred Ebb's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1928[3] and April 8, 1932[12]. He is identified as part of the American Jews ethnic group[16].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; New York University[21], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1831[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; and DeWitt Clinton High School[22], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1897[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], poet[8], lyricist[9], songwriter[10], and composer[17]. Fields of work include lyrics[18], a song component[39] and musical[19], a music genre[40], founded in 1560[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Kennedy Center Honors[23], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1978[44]; Drama League Award[24], an award[45]; and Tony Award for Best Original Score[25], a theatre award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1947[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 11, 2004[5] and September 12, 2004[13]. Fred Ebb died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[49]. Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Fred Ebb ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Fred Ebb born?

Fred Ebb's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Fred Ebb die?

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

What did Fred Ebb do for work?

Fred Ebb worked as playwright[6], writer[7], poet[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10].

Where did Fred Ebb go to school?

Fred Ebb was educated at Columbia University[20], New York University[21], and DeWitt Clinton High School[22].

What awards did Fred Ebb receive?

Honors received include Kennedy Center Honors[23], Drama League Award[24], Tony Award for Best Original Score[25], and Tony Award for Best Original Score[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . tonyawards.com. tonyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . tonyawards.com. tonyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . tonyawards.com. tonyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [49] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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