James Olson

American actor (1930–2022)
Person human Q1680915
James Olson
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James Olson

Summary

James Olson is a human[1]. Born in Evanston[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1930[3]. He died in Malibu[4]. He died on April 17, 2022[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], stage actor[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (900 views/month, #6,922 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Olson was born in Evanston[2].
  • James Olson passed away in Malibu[4].
  • James Olson was born on October 8, 1930[3].
  • James Olson was born on October 1, 1930[10].
  • James Olson died on April 17, 2022[5].
  • James Olson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James Olson worked as a television actor[6].
  • James Olson worked as a stage actor[7].
  • James Olson worked as an actor[8].
  • James Olson's field of work was acting[12].
  • James Olson's education included a stint at Northwestern University[13].
  • James Olson is recorded as male[14].
  • James Olson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Olson's genre is Western[16].
  • James Olson's Commons category is recorded as James Olson (actor)[17].
  • James Olson's family name is recorded as Q16880716[18].
  • James Olson's given name is recorded as James[19].
  • James Olson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • James Olson's start of work period is recorded as 1956[21].
  • James Olson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[22].

Body

Origins and Family

James Olson was born in Evanston[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 8, 1930[3] and October 1, 1930[10].

Education

James Olson's education included a stint at Northwestern University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], stage actor[7], and actor[8]. James Olson's field of work was acting[12].

Death and Burial

James Olson died on April 17, 2022[5]. He passed away in Malibu[4].

Why It Matters

James Olson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (900 views/month, #6,922 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was James Olson born?

James Olson's place of birth was Evanston[2].

Where did James Olson die?

James Olson died in Malibu[4].

What did James Olson do for work?

James Olson worked as television actor[6], stage actor[7], and actor[8].

Where did James Olson go to school?

James Olson was educated at Northwestern University[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . hollywoodreporter.com. hollywoodreporter.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Field of work acting
    Given name James
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