Jeanette MacDonald

American singer and actress (1903-1965)
Person human Q237030
Jeanette MacDonald
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Jeanette MacDonald

Summary

Jeanette MacDonald is a human[1]. She was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on June 18, 1903[3]. She died in Houston[4]. She died on January 14, 1965[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], actor[7], opera singer[8], stage actor[9], and voice actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,057 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jeanette MacDonald's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Jeanette MacDonald died in Houston[4].
  • Jeanette MacDonald was born on June 18, 1903[3].
  • Jeanette MacDonald died on January 14, 1965[5].
  • Jeanette MacDonald is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Jeanette MacDonald was married to Gene Raymond[13].
  • Jeanette MacDonald held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Jeanette MacDonald's native language[15].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's professions included film actor[6].
  • Jeanette MacDonald worked as an actor[7].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's professions included opera singer[8].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's professions included stage actor[9].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's professions included voice actor[10].
  • Jeanette MacDonald worked as a recording artist[16].
  • Jeanette MacDonald received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's religion is recorded as Christian Science[18].
  • Jeanette MacDonald is recorded as female[19].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jeanette MacDonald was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's record label is recorded as RCA Records[22].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's discography is recorded as Jeanette MacDonald discography[23].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's Commons category is recorded as Jeanette MacDonald[24].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's voice type is recorded as soprano[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Jeanette MacDonald's family name is recorded as MacDonald[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jeanette MacDonald was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on June 18, 1903[3]. English was her native language[15].

Education

Studied under Caroline Littlefield[28]; Wassili Leps[29], a composer[30], 1870–1942[31], of United States[32]; and Lotte Lehmann[33], an opera singer[34], 1888–1976[35], of Germany[36], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], actor[7], opera singer[8], stage actor[9], voice actor[10], and recording artist[16].

Recognition

Jeanette MacDonald received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Among Jeanette MacDonald's spouses was Gene Raymond[13]. Her religion is recorded as Christian Science[18]. She was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Jeanette MacDonald died on January 14, 1965[5]. She died in Houston[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Jeanette MacDonald ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,057 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jeanette MacDonald born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Jeanette MacDonald…

Where did Jeanette MacDonald die?

Jeanette MacDonald passed away in Houston[4].

Who was Jeanette MacDonald married to?

Jeanette MacDonald's spouses include Gene Raymond[13].

What did Jeanette MacDonald do for work?

Jeanette MacDonald worked as film actor[6], actor[7], opera singer[8], stage actor[9], and voice actor[10].

What awards did Jeanette MacDonald receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] . wikidata.org.
  28. [33] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6h ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Philadelphia
    Discography Jeanette MacDonald discography
    Work period end
    End of work period +1959-00-00T00:00:00Z
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