James Cruze

American actor (1884-1942)
Person human Q723738
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James Cruze

Summary

James Cruze is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ogden[2]. He was born on +1884-03-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on +1942-08-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Cruze was born in Ogden[2].
  • James Cruze died in Hollywood[4].
  • James Cruze was born on +1884-03-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Cruze died on +1942-08-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
  • James Cruze was married to Marguerite Snow[13].
  • James Cruze was married to Betty Compson[14].
  • James Cruze held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was James Cruze's native language[16].
  • James Cruze's professions included actor[6].
  • James Cruze's professions included film director[7].
  • James Cruze's professions included film actor[8].
  • James Cruze's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • James Cruze worked as a film producer[10].
  • James Cruze's professions included director[17].
  • A notable student of James Cruze was Dorothy Arzner[18].
  • James Cruze received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • James Cruze is recorded as male[20].
  • James Cruze's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Cruze's Commons category is recorded as James Cruze[22].
  • James Cruze's family name is recorded as Cruze[23].
  • James Cruze's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James Cruze's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • James Cruze's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • James Cruze's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Cruze Bosen'}[27].

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Origins and Family

James Cruze's place of birth was Ogden[2]. He was born on +1884-03-27T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], film producer[10], and director[17]. A notable student of James Cruze was Dorothy Arzner[18].

Recognition

James Cruze received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marguerite Snow[13], a stage actor[28], 1889–1958[29], of United States[30] and Betty Compson[14], a stage actor[31], 1897–1974[32], of United States[33], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34].

Death and Burial

James Cruze died on +1942-08-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

James Cruze ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Arzner[37], a film director[38], 1897–1979[39], of United States[40], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[41].

FAQs

Where was James Cruze born?

Born in Ogden[2], James Cruze…

Where did James Cruze die?

James Cruze passed away in Hollywood[4].

Who was James Cruze married to?

James Cruze's spouses include Marguerite Snow[13] and Betty Compson[14].

What did James Cruze do for work?

James Cruze worked as actor[6], film director[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10].

What awards did James Cruze receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Who did James Cruze influence?

James Cruze has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Arzner[37].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Marguerite Snow, Betty Compson
    Student Dorothy Arzner
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, English
    Award received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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