Irene Worth

American actress (1916–2002)
Person human Q188389
Irene Worth
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Irene Worth

Summary

Irene Worth is a human[1]. She was born in Omaha[2]. She was born on June 23, 1916[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on March 9, 2002[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Irene Worth's place of birth was Omaha[2].
  • Irene Worth passed away in New York City[4].
  • Irene Worth was born on June 23, 1916[3].
  • Irene Worth died on March 9, 2002[5].
  • Irene Worth died on March 10, 2002[11].
  • Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[12].
  • Irene Worth held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Irene Worth's native language[14].
  • Irene Worth's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Irene Worth's professions included film actor[7].
  • Irene Worth worked as a television actor[8].
  • Irene Worth worked as an actor[9].
  • Irene Worth's education included a stint at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[15].
  • Irene Worth was educated at Newport Harbor High School[16].
  • Irene Worth received the Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Irene Worth received the Emmy Award[18].
  • Irene Worth received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[19].
  • Irene Worth received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[20].
  • Irene Worth received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[21].
  • Irene Worth received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[22].
  • Irene Worth is recorded as female[23].
  • Irene Worth's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Irene Worth's Commons category is recorded as Irene Worth[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Irene Worth was born in Omaha[2]. She was born on June 23, 1916[3]. English was her native language[14].

Education

Educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[15], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1906[30] and Newport Harbor High School[16], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1930[33].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17]; Emmy Award[18], a television award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1949[36]; Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[19], a class of award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1947[39]; Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[21], an award for best supporting actress[40], in United States[41]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[22], a class of award[42]; and Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress[43], an award for best leading actress[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 9, 2002[5] and March 10, 2002[11]. Irene Worth died in New York City[4]. Recorded cause of death include myocardial infarction[26] and stroke[27]. Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Irene Worth ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Irene Worth born?

Irene Worth's place of birth was Omaha[2].

Where did Irene Worth die?

Irene Worth died in New York City[4].

What did Irene Worth do for work?

Irene Worth worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did Irene Worth go to school?

Irene Worth was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[15] and Newport Harbor High School[16].

What awards did Irene Worth receive?

Honors received include Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Emmy Award[18], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[19], and Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . The Independent. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [43] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Newport Harbor High School
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