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Joe Layton

American director and choreographer (1931-1994)
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Joe Layton

Summary

Joe Layton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on May 3, 1931[3]. He passed away in Key West[4]. He died on May 5, 1994[5]. He worked as a choreographer[6], theatrical director[7], and film director[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Joe Layton was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Joe Layton passed away in Key West[4].
  • Joe Layton was born on May 3, 1931[3].
  • Joe Layton died on May 5, 1994[5].
  • Joe Layton held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Joe Layton worked as a choreographer[6].
  • Joe Layton's professions included theatrical director[7].
  • Joe Layton's professions included film director[8].
  • Joe Layton received the Emmy Award[11].
  • Joe Layton is recorded as male[12].
  • Joe Layton's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Joe Layton's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[14].
  • Joe Layton's family name is recorded as Layton[15].
  • Joe Layton's given name is recorded as Joe[16].
  • Joe Layton's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[17].
  • Joe Layton's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[18].
  • Joe Layton's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[19].

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Origins and Family

Joe Layton's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on May 3, 1931[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include choreographer[6], theatrical director[7], and film director[8].

Recognition

Joe Layton received the Emmy Award[11].

Death and Burial

Joe Layton died on May 5, 1994[5]. He died in Key West[4].

Why It Matters

Joe Layton has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Joe Layton born?

Joe Layton was born in Brooklyn[2].

Where did Joe Layton die?

Joe Layton died in Key West[4].

What did Joe Layton do for work?

Joe Layton worked as choreographer[6], theatrical director[7], and film director[8].

What awards did Joe Layton receive?

Honors received include Emmy Award[11].

Related Entities

United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987014619174105171
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P8189]]: 987014619174105171, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783595065105; Based on LC id in the National Library of Israel"
  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nominated for → Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
    Place of birth → Brooklyn
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject New York Public Library
    Occupation → —
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
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