Jack Paar

American author, radio and television comedian and talk show host (1918-2004)
Person human Q1587581
Jack Paar
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Jack Paar

Summary

Jack Paar is a human[1]. He was born in Canton[2]. He was born on +1918-05-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Greenwich[4]. He died on +2004-01-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], journalist[7], game show host[8], actor[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (768 views/month, #6,533 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jack Paar was born in Canton[2].
  • Jack Paar died in Greenwich[4].
  • Jack Paar was born on +1918-05-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jack Paar died on +2004-01-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jack Paar held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Jack Paar's native language[13].
  • Jack Paar worked as a television presenter[6].
  • Jack Paar's professions included journalist[7].
  • Jack Paar worked as a game show host[8].
  • Jack Paar worked as an actor[9].
  • Jack Paar's professions included military officer[10].
  • Jack Paar's professions included comedian[14].
  • Jack Paar's education included a stint at Jackson High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jack Paar is Tonight Starring Jack Paar[16].
  • Jack Paar received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Jack Paar's image is recorded as Jack Paar Up to Paar.jpg[18].
  • Jack Paar is recorded as male[19].
  • Jack Paar's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jack Paar's ISNI is recorded as 0000000082711404[21].
  • Jack Paar's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 77670581[22].
  • Jack Paar's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n82148030[23].
  • Jack Paar's record label is recorded as RCA Victor[24].
  • Jack Paar's IMDb ID is recorded as nm0654967[25].
  • Jack Paar's Commons category is recorded as Jack Paar[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Canton[2], Jack Paar… he was born on +1918-05-01T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Jack Paar was educated at Jackson High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], journalist[7], game show host[8], actor[9], military officer[10], and comedian[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jack Paar is Tonight Starring Jack Paar[16].

Recognition

Jack Paar received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Death and Burial

Jack Paar died on +2004-01-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Greenwich[4]. The cause of death was stroke[27].

Why It Matters

Jack Paar ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (768 views/month, #6,533 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

He has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[29], a stand-up comedian[30], 1951–2014[31], of United States[32], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[33], specialised in acting[34].

FAQs

Where was Jack Paar born?

Jack Paar's place of birth was Canton[2].

Where did Jack Paar die?

Jack Paar passed away in Greenwich[4].

What did Jack Paar do for work?

Jack Paar worked as television presenter[6], journalist[7], game show host[8], actor[9], and military officer[10].

Where did Jack Paar go to school?

Jack Paar was educated at Jackson High School[15].

What awards did Jack Paar receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Who did Jack Paar influence?

Jack Paar has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[29].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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