George M. Cohan
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Summary
George M. Cohan was born on July 3, 1878[1], in Providence[2]. He died on November 5, 1942[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], producer[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,056 views/month, #6,723 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1878[11], July 4, 1878[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1942[13]
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[14]
- Father: Jerry Cohan[15]
- Mother: Helen F. Cohan[16]
- Spouse: Ethel Levey[17], Agnes Mary Nolan[18]
- Child: Helen Cohan[19], Mary Cohan[20], Georgette Cohan[21], George M. Cohan Jr.[22]
- Country of citizenship: United States[23]
- Occupation: music director[24], poet[25], manufacturer[26], theatrical director[27], lyricist[28], record producer[29], librettist[30], film producer[31], dancer[32], writer[33], film screenwriter[34], actor[35], playwright[36], director[37]
- Award received: Congressional Gold Medal[38], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Commons category: George M. Cohan[41]
- Cause of death: cancer[42]
- Family name: Cohan[43]
- Given name: George[44], Michael[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:George M. Cohan[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Instrument: voice[48]
- Partner in business or sport: Sam H. Harris[49]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[50], The Encyclopedia Americana[51]
Why It Matters
George M. Cohan has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Alan Menken[54], a composer[55], b. 1949[56], of United States[57], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[58], specialised in film score[59].
FAQs
Where was George M. Cohan born?
George M. Cohan was born in Providence[2].
Where did George M. Cohan die?
George M. Cohan passed away in New York City[4].
Who were George M. Cohan's parents?
George M. Cohan's father was Jerry Cohan[15]. George M. Cohan's mother was Helen F. Cohan[16].
Who was George M. Cohan married to?
George M. Cohan's spouses include Ethel Levey[17] and Agnes Mary Nolan[18].
What did George M. Cohan do for work?
George M. Cohan worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], producer[8], and stage actor[9].
What awards did George M. Cohan receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[38] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[39].
Who did George M. Cohan influence?
George M. Cohan has been cited as an influence by Alan Menken[54].