Gregory Ratoff

Russian-American actor, director and producer (1897–1960)
Person human Q1361039
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Gregory Ratoff

Summary

Gregory Ratoff is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on April 20, 1897[3]. He passed away in Solothurn[4]. He died on December 14, 1960[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gregory Ratoff was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Gregory Ratoff passed away in Solothurn[4].
  • Gregory Ratoff was born on April 20, 1897[3].
  • Gregory Ratoff died on December 14, 1960[5].
  • Gregory Ratoff is buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery[12].
  • Among Gregory Ratoff's spouses was Eugenie Leontovich[13].
  • Gregory Ratoff held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Gregory Ratoff held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Gregory Ratoff worked as a film director[6].
  • Gregory Ratoff's professions included film producer[7].
  • Gregory Ratoff worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Gregory Ratoff worked as a film actor[9].
  • Gregory Ratoff worked as a director[10].
  • Gregory Ratoff received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • Gregory Ratoff is recorded as male[17].
  • Gregory Ratoff's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gregory Ratoff's Commons category is recorded as Gregory Ratoff[19].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[20].
  • Gregory Ratoff's family name is recorded as Ratoff[21].
  • Gregory Ratoff's given name is recorded as Gregory[22].
  • Gregory Ratoff's work location is recorded as United States[23].
  • Gregory Ratoff's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Gregory Ratoff's start of work period is recorded as 1921[25].
  • Gregory Ratoff's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[26].
  • Gregory Ratoff's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gregory Ratoff was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 20, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and director[10].

Recognition

Gregory Ratoff received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

Personal Life

Gregory Ratoff was married to Eugenie Leontovich[13].

Death and Burial

Gregory Ratoff died on December 14, 1960[5]. He died in Solothurn[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[20]. He is buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gregory Ratoff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Gregory Ratoff born?

Gregory Ratoff was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Gregory Ratoff die?

Gregory Ratoff died in Solothurn[4].

Who was Gregory Ratoff married to?

Gregory Ratoff's spouses include Eugenie Leontovich[13].

What did Gregory Ratoff do for work?

Gregory Ratoff worked as film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and director[10].

What awards did Gregory Ratoff receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Gregory
    Place of birth Saint Petersburg
    Copyright status as a creator works protected by copyrights
    On focus list of wikimedia project Harvard Film Archive Project
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