Jack Klugman

American actor (1922–2012)
Person human Q286738
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Jack Klugman

Summary

Jack Klugman is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on April 27, 1922[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 24, 2012[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], screenwriter[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,693 views/month, #5,790 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Jack Klugman…
  • Jack Klugman passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Jack Klugman was born on April 27, 1922[3].
  • Jack Klugman died on December 24, 2012[5].
  • Jack Klugman is buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • Jack Klugman was married to Brett Somers[13].
  • A child of Jack Klugman was Adam Klugman[14].
  • Jack Klugman held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Jack Klugman's professions included film actor[6].
  • Jack Klugman's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Jack Klugman worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Jack Klugman's professions included television actor[9].
  • Jack Klugman worked as a director[10].
  • Jack Klugman worked as a military officer[16].
  • Jack Klugman's field of work was film production[17].
  • Jack Klugman's education included a stint at Carnegie Mellon University[18].
  • Jack Klugman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[19].
  • Jack Klugman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[20].
  • Jack Klugman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[21].
  • Jack Klugman received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Jack Klugman is recorded as male[23].
  • Jack Klugman's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jack Klugman's military branch is recorded as United States Army[25].
  • Jack Klugman's Commons category is recorded as Jack Klugman[26].
  • Jack Klugman's military, police or special rank is recorded as Private[27].

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Origins and Family

Jack Klugman's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on April 27, 1922[3].

Education

Jack Klugman's education included a stint at Carnegie Mellon University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], screenwriter[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], director[10], and military officer[16]. Jack Klugman's field of work was film production[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[19], a class of award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1953[30]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[21], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1952[33]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Among Jack Klugman's spouses was Brett Somers[13]. A child of him was Adam Klugman[14].

Death and Burial

Jack Klugman died on December 24, 2012[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[36]. He is buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jack Klugman ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,693 views/month, #5,790 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jack Klugman born?

Jack Klugman was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Jack Klugman die?

Jack Klugman died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Jack Klugman married to?

Jack Klugman's spouses include Brett Somers[13].

What did Jack Klugman do for work?

Jack Klugman worked as film actor[6], screenwriter[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and director[10].

Where did Jack Klugman go to school?

Jack Klugman was educated at Carnegie Mellon University[18].

What awards did Jack Klugman receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[19], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[20], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[21], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . cmu.edu. cmu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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