Ilka Chase

American actress and novelist (1900–1978)
Person human Q528702
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Ilka Chase

Summary

Ilka Chase is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on April 8, 1900[3]. She died in Mexico City[4]. She died on February 15, 1978[5]. She worked as an actor[6], novelist[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (686 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ilka Chase's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Ilka Chase died in Mexico City[4].
  • Ilka Chase was born on April 8, 1900[3].
  • Ilka Chase was born on April 8, 1905[12].
  • Ilka Chase died on February 15, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Westchester Hills Cemetery[13].
  • Ilka Chase's father was Francis Dane Chase[14].
  • Ilka Chase's mother was Edna Woolman Chase[15].
  • Ilka Chase was married to Louis Calhern[16].
  • Ilka Chase held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Ilka Chase's native language[18].
  • Ilka Chase's professions included actor[6].
  • Ilka Chase's professions included novelist[7].
  • Ilka Chase's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Ilka Chase's professions included television actor[9].
  • Ilka Chase worked as a writer[10].
  • Ilka Chase's professions included film actor[19].
  • Ilka Chase received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Ilka Chase is recorded as female[21].
  • Ilka Chase's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ilka Chase's Commons category is recorded as Ilka Chase[23].
  • Ilka Chase's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[24].
  • The cause of death was disease[25].
  • Ilka Chase's family name is recorded as Chase[26].
  • Ilka Chase's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ilka Chase[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ilka Chase was born in New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1900[3] and April 8, 1905[12]. Her father was Francis Dane Chase[14]. Her mother was Edna Woolman Chase[15]. English was her native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], novelist[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], writer[10], and film actor[19].

Recognition

Ilka Chase received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

Personal Life

Ilka Chase was married to Louis Calhern[16].

Death and Burial

Ilka Chase died on February 15, 1978[5]. She died in Mexico City[4]. The cause of death was disease[25]. She is buried at Westchester Hills Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Ilka Chase ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (686 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ilka Chase born?

Ilka Chase's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Ilka Chase die?

Ilka Chase passed away in Mexico City[4].

Who were Ilka Chase's parents?

Ilka Chase's father was Francis Dane Chase[14]. Ilka Chase's mother was Edna Woolman Chase[15].

Who was Ilka Chase married to?

Ilka Chase's spouses include Louis Calhern[16].

What did Ilka Chase do for work?

Ilka Chase worked as actor[6], novelist[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Ilka Chase receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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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