Joe Layton

American director and choreographer (1931–1994)
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Summary

Joe Layton was born on May 3, 1931[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on May 5, 1994[3], in Key West[4]. He worked as a choreographer[5], theatrical director[6], and film director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Award received: Emmy Award[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[12]
  • Family name: Layton[13]
  • Given name: Joe[14]
  • Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[15]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[16]

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[17]

  • Country: US[18]

  • Began / founded: 1931-05-03[19]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1994-05-05[20]

  • MusicBrainz ID: b394b5d9-313e-469d-a6b0-9be84e80cf17[21]

Why It Matters

Joe Layton has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

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 a choreographer[5], theatrical director[6], and film director[7].

What awards did Joe Layton receive?

Honors received include Emmy Award[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [17] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → American director and choreographer (1931–1994)
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  2. 14w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987014619174105171
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  3. 21w 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 → —
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