Greer Garson

British-American actress (1904-1996)
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Greer Garson

Summary

Greer Garson is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on September 29, 1904[3]. She passed away in Dallas[4]. She died on April 6, 1996[5]. She worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,493 views/month, #4,821 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Greer Garson was born in London[2].
  • Greer Garson died in Dallas[4].
  • Greer Garson was born on September 29, 1904[3].
  • Greer Garson died on April 6, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillcrest Cemetery[11].
  • Greer Garson's father was George Garson[12].
  • Greer Garson was married to Buddy Fogelson[13].
  • Among Greer Garson's spouses was Richard Ney[14].
  • Greer Garson held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Greer Garson's professions included actor[6].
  • Greer Garson worked as a film actor[7].
  • Greer Garson's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Greer Garson worked as a television actor[9].
  • Greer Garson's education included a stint at King's College London[16].
  • Greer Garson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Greer Garson received the Academy Award for Best Actress[18].
  • Greer Garson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Greer Garson is recorded as female[20].
  • Greer Garson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Greer Garson was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Greer Garson's Commons category is recorded as Greer Garson[23].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[24].
  • Greer Garson's family name is recorded as Garson[25].
  • Greer Garson's given name is recorded as Greer[26].
  • Greer Garson's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Greer Garson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Greer Garson… she was born on September 29, 1904[3]. Her father was George Garson[12].

Education

Greer Garson's education included a stint at King's College London[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Academy Award for Best Actress[18], an award for best leading actress[30], in United States[31], founded in 1929[32]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Buddy Fogelson[13], a lawyer[35], 1900–1987[36], of United States[37] and Richard Ney[14], an actor[38], 1916–2004[39], of United States[40]. Greer Garson was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Greer Garson died on April 6, 1996[5]. She passed away in Dallas[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[24]. Burial took place at Hillcrest Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Greer Garson ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,493 views/month, #4,821 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Greer Garson born?

Greer Garson's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Greer Garson die?

Greer Garson died in Dallas[4].

Who were Greer Garson's parents?

Greer Garson's father was George Garson[12].

Who was Greer Garson married to?

Greer Garson's spouses include Buddy Fogelson[13] and Richard Ney[14].

What did Greer Garson do for work?

Greer Garson worked as actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9].

Where did Greer Garson go to school?

Greer Garson was educated at King's College London[16].

What awards did Greer Garson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Academy Award for Best Actress[18], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation actor, film actor, stage actor +1
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