Irwin Corey

American comedian and actor (1914–2017)
Person human Q6075016
Irwin Corey
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Irwin Corey

Summary

Irwin Corey is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on July 29, 1914[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on February 6, 2017[5]. He worked as an actor[6] and boxer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], Irwin Corey…
  • Irwin Corey passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Irwin Corey was born on July 29, 1914[3].
  • Irwin Corey died on February 6, 2017[5].
  • Irwin Corey held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Irwin Corey's native language[10].
  • Irwin Corey worked as an actor[6].
  • Irwin Corey worked as a boxer[7].
  • Irwin Corey's education included a stint at Belmont High School[11].
  • Irwin Corey was influenced by Marx Brothers[12].
  • Irwin Corey was influenced by Charlie Chaplin[13].
  • Irwin Corey is recorded as male[14].
  • Irwin Corey's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Irwin Corey's military branch is recorded as United States Army[16].
  • Irwin Corey's Commons category is recorded as Irwin Corey[17].
  • Irwin Corey was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Irwin Corey's sport is recorded as boxing[19].
  • Irwin Corey's family name is recorded as Corey[20].
  • Irwin Corey's given name is recorded as Irwin[21].
  • Irwin Corey's official website is recorded as https://www.irwincorey.org/[22].
  • Irwin Corey's web feed URL is recorded as https://midlandauthors.com/feed/[23].
  • Irwin Corey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Irwin Corey's start of work period is recorded as 1938[25].
  • Irwin Corey's subject has role is recorded as centenarian[26].
  • Irwin Corey's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Irwin Corey's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on July 29, 1914[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Irwin Corey's education included a stint at Belmont High School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6] and boxer[7].

Death and Burial

Irwin Corey died on February 6, 2017[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4].

Why It Matters

Irwin Corey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Bob Newhart[30], a comedian[31], 1929–2024[32], of United States[33], awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[34]; Lenny Bruce[35], a writer[36], 1925–1966[37], of United States[38], specialised in satire[39]; Jonathan Winters[40], an actor[41], 1925–2013[42], of United States[43], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[44]; Tom Smothers[45], a composer[46], 1937–2023[47], of United States[48]; Shelley Berman[49], an actor[50], 1925–2017[51], of United States[52]; and Mort Sahl[53], a comedian[54], 1927–2021[55], of Canada[56].

FAQs

Where was Irwin Corey born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Irwin Corey…

Where did Irwin Corey die?

Irwin Corey passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did Irwin Corey do for work?

Irwin Corey worked as actor[6] and boxer[7].

Where did Irwin Corey go to school?

Irwin Corey was educated at Belmont High School[11].

Who did Irwin Corey influence?

Irwin Corey has been cited as an influence by Bob Newhart[30], Lenny Bruce[35], Jonathan Winters[40], and Tom Smothers[45].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  4. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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