Gregory La Cava

American film director (1892-1952)
Person human Q269585
Gregory La Cava
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Gregory La Cava

Summary

Gregory La Cava is a human[1]. He was born in Towanda[2]. He was born on March 10, 1892[3]. He passed away in Malibu[4]. He died on March 1, 1952[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], animator[8], comics artist[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gregory La Cava was born in Towanda[2].
  • Gregory La Cava died in Malibu[4].
  • Gregory La Cava was born on March 10, 1892[3].
  • Gregory La Cava died on March 1, 1952[5].
  • Burial took place at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[12].
  • Among Gregory La Cava's spouses was Beryl Morse Greene[13].
  • Among Gregory La Cava's spouses was Grace Olive Nicholls[14].
  • Gregory La Cava held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Gregory La Cava worked as a film director[6].
  • Gregory La Cava worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Gregory La Cava worked as an animator[8].
  • Gregory La Cava's professions included comics artist[9].
  • Gregory La Cava's professions included director[10].
  • Among Gregory La Cava's employers was International Film Service[16].
  • Among Gregory La Cava's employers was Bray Studios[17].
  • Gregory La Cava was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[18].
  • Gregory La Cava was educated at Art Students League of New York[19].
  • Gregory La Cava received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Gregory La Cava is recorded as male[21].
  • Gregory La Cava's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gregory La Cava's Commons category is recorded as Gregory La Cava[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Gregory La Cava's family name is recorded as La Cava[25].
  • Gregory La Cava's given name is recorded as George[26].
  • Gregory La Cava's given name is recorded as Gregory[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Towanda[2], Gregory La Cava… he was born on March 10, 1892[3].

Education

Educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[18], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1866[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Art Students League of New York[19], an art academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1875[34], headquartered in 57th Street[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], animator[8], comics artist[9], and director[10]. Employers include International Film Service[16], an animation studio[36], in United States[37], founded in 1915[38] and Bray Studios[17], a film studio[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1950[41].

Recognition

Gregory La Cava received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Beryl Morse Greene[13], an illustrator[42], b. 1895[43], of United States[44] and Grace Olive Nicholls[14], 1894–1982[45], of United States[46].

Death and Burial

Gregory La Cava died on March 1, 1952[5]. He died in Malibu[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. He is buried at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[12].

Why It Matters

Gregory La Cava ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Gregory La Cava born?

Born in Towanda[2], Gregory La Cava…

Where did Gregory La Cava die?

Gregory La Cava died in Malibu[4].

Who was Gregory La Cava married to?

Gregory La Cava's spouses include Beryl Morse Greene[13] and Grace Olive Nicholls[14].

What did Gregory La Cava do for work?

Gregory La Cava worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], animator[8], comics artist[9], and director[10].

Where did Gregory La Cava go to school?

Gregory La Cava was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[18] and Art Students League of New York[19].

What awards did Gregory La Cava receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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