Irvin S. Cobb

American writer (1876-1944)
Person human Q596383
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Irvin S. Cobb

Summary

Irvin S. Cobb is a human[1]. He was born in Paducah[2]. He was born on June 23, 1876[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 11, 1944[5]. He worked as an actor[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and television presenter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paducah[2], Irvin S. Cobb…
  • Irvin S. Cobb died in New York City[4].
  • Irvin S. Cobb was born on June 23, 1876[3].
  • Irvin S. Cobb was born on January 1, 1876[12].
  • Irvin S. Cobb died on March 11, 1944[5].
  • Irvin S. Cobb died on March 10, 1944[13].
  • Irvin S. Cobb died on 1944[14].
  • Irvin S. Cobb is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery[15].
  • A child of Irvin S. Cobb was Elisabeth Cobb[16].
  • Irvin S. Cobb held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Irvin S. Cobb's native language[18].
  • Irvin S. Cobb worked as an actor[6].
  • Irvin S. Cobb worked as a journalist[7].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Irvin S. Cobb worked as a writer[9].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's professions included television presenter[10].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's professions included film actor[19].
  • Irvin S. Cobb received the O. Henry Award[20].
  • Irvin S. Cobb is recorded as male[21].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's Commons category is recorded as Irvin S. Cobb[23].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's family name is recorded as Cobb[24].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's given name is recorded as Irvin[25].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[26].
  • Irvin S. Cobb's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Irvin S. Cobb's place of birth was Paducah[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 23, 1876[3] and January 1, 1876[12]. English was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], television presenter[10], and film actor[19].

Recognition

Irvin S. Cobb received the O. Henry Award[20].

Personal Life

A child of Irvin S. Cobb was Elisabeth Cobb[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 11, 1944[5], March 10, 1944[13], and 1944[14]. Irvin S. Cobb died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Irvin S. Cobb ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Irvin S. Cobb born?

Irvin S. Cobb was born in Paducah[2].

Where did Irvin S. Cobb die?

Irvin S. Cobb passed away in New York City[4].

What did Irvin S. Cobb do for work?

Irvin S. Cobb worked as actor[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and television presenter[10].

What awards did Irvin S. Cobb receive?

Honors received include O. Henry Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mymovies person id 114311
    Canadian writing research collaboratory id orlando:b420f6df-ac58-4690-9899-fa7e65068a19
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32118|batch #32118]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (31)"
  2. 21d ago · TenebrousFox · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id OL993945A
    Regensburg classification HU 3360
    Conor.si id 276368739
    Cinemagia person id 1204293
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P648]]: OL6554396A, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/6595993|Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (#6595993)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/98|OLID author]] "
  3. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship United States
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