Gene Austin

American singer (1900–1972)
Person human Q443225
Gene Austin
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Gene Austin

Summary

Gene Austin is a human[1]. Born in Gainesville[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1900[3]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. He died on January 24, 1972[5]. He worked as an actor[6], musician[7], singer-songwriter[8], singer[9], and recording artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gene Austin was born in Gainesville[2].
  • Gene Austin died in Palm Springs[4].
  • Gene Austin was born on June 24, 1900[3].
  • Gene Austin died on January 24, 1972[5].
  • Gene Austin is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • A child of Gene Austin was Charlotte Austin[13].
  • Gene Austin held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Gene Austin's native language[15].
  • Gene Austin's professions included actor[6].
  • Gene Austin worked as a musician[7].
  • Gene Austin's professions included singer-songwriter[8].
  • Gene Austin's professions included singer[9].
  • Gene Austin's professions included recording artist[10].
  • Gene Austin's professions included lyricist[16].
  • Gene Austin's field of work was music[17].
  • Gene Austin's field of work was jazz[18].
  • Gene Austin's field of work was swing[19].
  • Gene Austin's field of work was singing[20].
  • Gene Austin's field of work was lyrics[21].
  • Gene Austin's field of work was composed musical work[22].
  • Gene Austin received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].
  • Gene Austin is recorded as male[24].
  • Gene Austin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Gene Austin was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].
  • Gene Austin's genre is pop music[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gainesville[2], Gene Austin… he was born on June 24, 1900[3]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], musician[7], singer-songwriter[8], singer[9], recording artist[10], and lyricist[16]. Fields of work include music[17], a type of arts[28]; jazz[18], a music genre[29], founded in 1917[30]; swing[19], a music genre[31], founded in 1930[32]; singing[20], a type of activity[33]; lyrics[21], a song component[34]; and composed musical work[22], a type of work of art[35].

Recognition

Gene Austin received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].

Personal Life

A child of Gene Austin was Charlotte Austin[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Death and Burial

Gene Austin died on January 24, 1972[5]. He passed away in Palm Springs[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[36]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Gene Austin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Gene Austin born?

Gene Austin's place of birth was Gainesville[2].

Where did Gene Austin die?

Gene Austin passed away in Palm Springs[4].

What did Gene Austin do for work?

Gene Austin worked as actor[6], musician[7], singer-songwriter[8], singer[9], and recording artist[10].

What awards did Gene Austin receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [36] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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