George Kennedy

American actor (1925–2016)
Person human Q298818
George Kennedy
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George Kennedy

Summary

George Kennedy is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on February 18, 1925[3]. He died in Middleton[4]. He died on February 28, 2016[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,636 views/month, #3,949 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Kennedy's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • George Kennedy passed away in Middleton[4].
  • George Kennedy was born on February 18, 1925[3].
  • George Kennedy died on February 28, 2016[5].
  • George Kennedy died on January 28, 2016[12].
  • George Kennedy died on February 29, 2016[13].
  • George Kennedy is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery[14].
  • George Kennedy's father was George Harris Kennedy, Sr.[15].
  • George Kennedy held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was George Kennedy's native language[17].
  • George Kennedy's professions included film actor[6].
  • George Kennedy's professions included stage actor[7].
  • George Kennedy's professions included television actor[8].
  • George Kennedy worked as an actor[9].
  • George Kennedy's professions included military officer[10].
  • George Kennedy's field of work was acting[18].
  • George Kennedy's education included a stint at Tarleton State University[19].
  • George Kennedy's education included a stint at Chaminade High School[20].
  • George Kennedy received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[21].
  • George Kennedy received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • George Kennedy is recorded as male[23].
  • George Kennedy's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Kennedy's genre is Western[25].
  • George Kennedy's Commons category is recorded as George Kennedy[26].
  • George Kennedy's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], George Kennedy… he was born on February 18, 1925[3]. His father was George Harris Kennedy, Sr.[15]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Tarleton State University[19], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1896[30] and Chaminade High School[20], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1930[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and military officer[10]. George Kennedy's field of work was acting[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[21], an Academy Awards[34], in United States[35], founded in 1936[36] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[37], in United States[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 28, 2016[5], January 28, 2016[12], and February 29, 2016[13]. George Kennedy died in Middleton[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[39]. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

George Kennedy ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,636 views/month, #3,949 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was George Kennedy born?

Born in New York City[2], George Kennedy…

Where did George Kennedy die?

George Kennedy died in Middleton[4].

Who were George Kennedy's parents?

George Kennedy's father was George Harris Kennedy, Sr.[15].

What did George Kennedy do for work?

George Kennedy worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and military officer[10].

Where did George Kennedy go to school?

George Kennedy was educated at Tarleton State University[19] and Chaminade High School[20].

What awards did George Kennedy receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[21] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [39] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . FamilySearch Family Tree. 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 23d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father George Harris Kennedy, Sr.
    Native language English
    Manner of death natural causes
    Start of work period +1955-00-00T00:00:00Z
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