Jay Dratler

American writer (1911-1968)
Person human Q3163224
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Jay Dratler

Summary

Jay Dratler is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1911[3]. He died in Mexico City[4]. He died on September 21, 1968[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jay Dratler's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Jay Dratler passed away in Mexico City[4].
  • Jay Dratler was born on September 14, 1911[3].
  • Jay Dratler died on September 21, 1968[5].
  • Jay Dratler held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Jay Dratler's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Jay Dratler's professions included writer[7].
  • Jay Dratler's education included a stint at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[10].
  • Jay Dratler was educated at University of North Carolina[11].
  • Jay Dratler received the Edgar Awards[12].
  • Jay Dratler is recorded as male[13].
  • Jay Dratler's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jay Dratler's family name is recorded as Dratler[15].
  • Jay Dratler's given name is recorded as Jay[16].
  • Jay Dratler's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[17].
  • Jay Dratler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as American English[18].
  • Jay Dratler's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Jay Dratler'}[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Jay Dratler… he was born on September 14, 1911[3].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[10], a public research university[20], in United States[21], founded in 1789[22] and University of North Carolina[11], a state university system[23], in United States[24], founded in 1789[25], headquartered in Chapel Hill[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Jay Dratler received the Edgar Awards[12].

Death and Burial

Jay Dratler died on September 21, 1968[5]. He died in Mexico City[4].

Why It Matters

Jay Dratler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Jay Dratler born?

Jay Dratler's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Jay Dratler die?

Jay Dratler passed away in Mexico City[4].

What did Jay Dratler do for work?

Jay Dratler worked as screenwriter[6] and writer[7].

Where did Jay Dratler go to school?

Jay Dratler was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[10] and University of North Carolina[11].

What awards did Jay Dratler receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina
    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
    Place of birth New York City
    Languages spoken, written or signed American English
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