Gertrude Short

actress (1902-1968)
Person human Q5553388
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Gertrude Short

Summary

Gertrude Short is a human[1]. She was born in Cincinnati[2]. She was born on April 6, 1902[3]. She died in Hollywood[4]. She died on July 31, 1968[5]. She worked as an actor[6] and film actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gertrude Short's place of birth was Cincinnati[2].
  • Gertrude Short died in Hollywood[4].
  • Gertrude Short was born on April 6, 1902[3].
  • Gertrude Short died on July 31, 1968[5].
  • Gertrude Short's father was Lew Short[9].
  • Gertrude Short's mother was Estella Short[10].
  • Among Gertrude Short's spouses was Scott Pembroke[11].
  • Gertrude Short held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Gertrude Short's native language[13].
  • Gertrude Short worked as an actor[6].
  • Gertrude Short worked as a film actor[7].
  • Gertrude Short is recorded as female[14].
  • Gertrude Short's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Gertrude Short's Commons category is recorded as Gertrude Short[16].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].
  • Gertrude Short's family name is recorded as Short[18].
  • Gertrude Short's given name is recorded as Gertrude[19].
  • Gertrude Short's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Gertrude Short's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Gertrude Short's start of work period is recorded as 1912[22].
  • Gertrude Short's sibling is recorded as Antrim Short[23].
  • Gertrude Short's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Gertrude Short's place of birth was Cincinnati[2]. She was born on April 6, 1902[3]. Her father was Lew Short[9]. Her mother was Estella Short[10]. English was her native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6] and film actor[7].

Personal Life

Among Gertrude Short's spouses was Scott Pembroke[11].

Death and Burial

Gertrude Short died on July 31, 1968[5]. She passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].

Why It Matters

Gertrude Short ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Gertrude Short born?

Gertrude Short's place of birth was Cincinnati[2].

Where did Gertrude Short die?

Gertrude Short passed away in Hollywood[4].

Who were Gertrude Short's parents?

Gertrude Short's father was Lew Short[9]. Gertrude Short's mother was Estella Short[10].

Who was Gertrude Short married to?

Gertrude Short's spouses include Scott Pembroke[11].

What did Gertrude Short do for work?

Gertrude Short worked as actor[6] and film actor[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender female
    Manner of death natural causes
    Cause of death myocardial infarction
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