James Farentino

American actor (1938–2012)
Person human Q723404
James Farentino
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James Farentino

Summary

James Farentino is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1938[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 24, 2012[5]. He worked as an actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #6,356 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Farentino was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • James Farentino passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • James Farentino was born on February 24, 1938[3].
  • James Farentino died on January 24, 2012[5].
  • Among James Farentino's spouses was Michele Lee[11].
  • Among James Farentino's spouses was Stella Farentino[12].
  • Among James Farentino's spouses was Debrah Farentino[13].
  • James Farentino was married to Elizabeth Ashley[14].
  • James Farentino held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was James Farentino's native language[16].
  • James Farentino's professions included actor[6].
  • James Farentino worked as a television actor[7].
  • James Farentino worked as a film actor[8].
  • James Farentino worked as a stage actor[9].
  • James Farentino's field of work was film acting[17].
  • James Farentino was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[18].
  • James Farentino received the Theatre World Award[19].
  • James Farentino is recorded as male[20].
  • James Farentino's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Farentino's Commons category is recorded as James Farentino[22].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[23].
  • James Farentino's family name is recorded as Farentino[24].
  • James Farentino's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Farentino's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • James Farentino's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], James Farentino… he was born on February 24, 1938[3]. English was his native language[16].

Education

James Farentino was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], and stage actor[9]. James Farentino's field of work was film acting[17].

Recognition

James Farentino received the Theatre World Award[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Michele Lee[11], a singer[28], b. 1942[29], of United States[30], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31]; Stella Farentino[12], an actor[32], b. 1962[33], of United States[34]; Debrah Farentino[13], a model[35], b. 1959[36], of United States[37]; and Elizabeth Ashley[14], an autobiographer[38], b. 1939[39], of United States[40], awarded the Theatre World Award[41].

Death and Burial

James Farentino died on January 24, 2012[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[23].

Why It Matters

James Farentino ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #6,356 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was James Farentino born?

James Farentino was born in Brooklyn[2].

Where did James Farentino die?

James Farentino passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was James Farentino married to?

James Farentino's spouses include Michele Lee[11], Stella Farentino[12], Debrah Farentino[13], and Elizabeth Ashley[14].

What did James Farentino do for work?

James Farentino worked as actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], and stage actor[9].

Where did James Farentino go to school?

James Farentino was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[18].

What awards did James Farentino receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Notable Past Students. aada.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . todayentertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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