Gertrude Lawrence
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Summary
Gertrude Lawrence was born on July 4, 1898[1], in London[2]. She died on September 6, 1952[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a singer[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,859 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lakeview Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Richard Stoddard Aldrich[11]
- Child: Pamela Howley[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Employer: Columbia University[14]
- Educated at: Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[15]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[16], Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Gertrude Lawrence[19]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[20]
- Family name: Lawrence[21]
- Given name: Gertrude[22]
- Student of: Estelle Liebling[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Instrument: voice[25]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Start of work period: 1916[28]
Why It Matters
Gertrude Lawrence has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Gertrude Lawrence born?
Gertrude Lawrence was born in London[2].
Where did Gertrude Lawrence die?
Gertrude Lawrence died in New York City[4].
Who was Gertrude Lawrence married to?
Gertrude Lawrence's spouses include Richard Stoddard Aldrich[11].
What did Gertrude Lawrence do for work?
Gertrude Lawrence worked as a singer[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].
Where did Gertrude Lawrence go to school?
Gertrude Lawrence was educated at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[15].
What awards did Gertrude Lawrence receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[16] and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[17].