Jean Scharfenberg

United States theater professor
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Jean Scharfenberg

Summary

Jean Scharfenberg is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Davenport[2]. She was born on +1922-08-19T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Bloomington[4]. She died on +1998-08-02T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as an academic[6], researcher[7], university teacher[8], and theatrical director[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean Scharfenberg's place of birth was Davenport[2].
  • Jean Scharfenberg passed away in Bloomington[4].
  • Jean Scharfenberg was born on +1922-08-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jean Scharfenberg died on +1998-08-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jean Scharfenberg is buried at Bloomington[11].
  • Jean Scharfenberg worked as an academic[6].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's professions included researcher[7].
  • Jean Scharfenberg worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's professions included theatrical director[9].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's field of work was theatre art[12].
  • Among Jean Scharfenberg's employers was Illinois State University[13].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].
  • A notable student of Jean Scharfenberg was Rondi Reed[15].
  • A notable student of Jean Scharfenberg was Laurie Metcalf[16].
  • A notable student of Jean Scharfenberg was Tom Irwin[17].
  • A notable student of Jean Scharfenberg was Gary Cole[18].
  • A notable student of Jean Scharfenberg was Jane Lynch[19].
  • Jean Scharfenberg is recorded as female[20].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 28162842226873041566[22].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2021089209[23].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's archives at is recorded as Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives at Illinois State University[24].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 140383118[25].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's residence is recorded as Normal[26].
  • Jean Scharfenberg's family name is recorded as Scharfenberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Scharfenberg was born in Davenport[2]. She was born on +1922-08-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Jean Scharfenberg's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include academic[6], researcher[7], university teacher[8], and theatrical director[9]. Jean Scharfenberg's field of work was theatre art[12]. Among her employers was Illinois State University[13]. Notable students include Rondi Reed[15], an actor[28], b. 1952[29], of United States[30], awarded the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[31]; Laurie Metcalf[16], a television actor[32], b. 1955[33], of United States[34], awarded the Theatre World Award[35]; Tom Irwin[17], an actor[36], b. 1956[37], of United States[38]; Gary Cole[18], a voice actor[39], b. 1956[40], of United States[41]; and Jane Lynch[19], a singer[42], b. 1960[43], of United States[44], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[45].

Death and Burial

Jean Scharfenberg died on +1998-08-02T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Bloomington[4]. Burial took place at Bloomington[11].

Why It Matters

Jean Scharfenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Jean Scharfenberg born?

Jean Scharfenberg's place of birth was Davenport[2].

Where did Jean Scharfenberg die?

Jean Scharfenberg died in Bloomington[4].

What did Jean Scharfenberg do for work?

Jean Scharfenberg worked as academic[6], researcher[7], university teacher[8], and theatrical director[9].

Where did Jean Scharfenberg go to school?

Jean Scharfenberg was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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