Ian Keith

actor (1899-1960)
Person human Q541016
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Ian Keith

Summary

Ian Keith is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1899[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on March 26, 1960[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], Ian Keith…
  • Ian Keith passed away in New York City[4].
  • Ian Keith was born on February 27, 1899[3].
  • Ian Keith died on March 26, 1960[5].
  • Ian Keith was married to Blanche Yurka[11].
  • Ian Keith was married to Fern Andra[12].
  • Ian Keith was married to Ethel Clayton[13].
  • Ian Keith held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Ian Keith's native language[15].
  • Ian Keith's professions included actor[6].
  • Ian Keith's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Ian Keith's professions included film actor[8].
  • Ian Keith worked as a television actor[9].
  • Ian Keith was educated at Francis W. Parker School[16].
  • Ian Keith is recorded as male[17].
  • Ian Keith's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ian Keith's Commons category is recorded as Ian Keith[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Ian Keith's family name is recorded as Keith[21].
  • Ian Keith's given name is recorded as Ian[22].
  • Ian Keith's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Ian Keith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Ian Keith's start of work period is recorded as 1924[25].
  • Ian Keith's end of work period is recorded as 1959[26].
  • Ian Keith's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ian Keith's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on February 27, 1899[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Ian Keith was educated at Francis W. Parker School[16].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

Spouses include Blanche Yurka[11], an actor[28], 1887–1974[29], of United States[30]; Fern Andra[12], a screenwriter[31], 1893–1974[32], of United States[33]; and Ethel Clayton[13], an actor[34], 1882–1966[35], of United States[36], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37].

Death and Burial

Ian Keith died on March 26, 1960[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].

Why It Matters

Ian Keith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ian Keith born?

Born in Boston[2], Ian Keith…

Where did Ian Keith die?

Ian Keith died in New York City[4].

Who was Ian Keith married to?

Ian Keith's spouses include Blanche Yurka[11], Fern Andra[12], and Ethel Clayton[13].

What did Ian Keith do for work?

Ian Keith worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9].

Where did Ian Keith go to school?

Ian Keith was educated at Francis W. Parker School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 12h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ian
    Spouse Blanche Yurka, Fern Andra, Ethel Clayton
    Family name Keith
    Country of citizenship United States
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32117|batch #32117]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (30)"
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