Joe Rock

American actor and filmmaker (1893-1984)
Person human Q1691570
Joe Rock
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Joe Rock

Summary

Joe Rock is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on December 25, 1893[3]. He passed away in Sherman Oaks[4]. He died on December 5, 1984[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joe Rock's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Joe Rock passed away in Sherman Oaks[4].
  • Joe Rock was born on December 25, 1893[3].
  • Joe Rock died on December 5, 1984[5].
  • A child of Joe Rock was Phillip Rock[12].
  • Joe Rock held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Joe Rock's native language[14].
  • Joe Rock worked as an actor[6].
  • Joe Rock worked as a film director[7].
  • Joe Rock's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Joe Rock worked as a film producer[9].
  • Joe Rock's professions included film actor[10].
  • Joe Rock worked as a film editor[15].
  • Joe Rock received the Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Novelty[16].
  • Joe Rock is recorded as male[17].
  • Joe Rock's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Joe Rock's Commons category is recorded as Joe Rock[19].
  • Joe Rock's family name is recorded as Rock[20].
  • Joe Rock's given name is recorded as Joe[21].
  • Joe Rock's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Novelty[22].
  • Joe Rock's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Joe Rock's start of work period is recorded as 1915[24].
  • Joe Rock's end of work period is recorded as 1955[25].
  • Joe Rock's writing language is recorded as English[26].
  • Joe Rock's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Joe Rock[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joe Rock's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 25, 1893[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], film actor[10], and film editor[15].

Recognition

Joe Rock received the Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Novelty[16].

Personal Life

A child of Joe Rock was Phillip Rock[12].

Death and Burial

Joe Rock died on December 5, 1984[5]. He died in Sherman Oaks[4].

Why It Matters

Joe Rock ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Joe Rock born?

Joe Rock was born in New York City[2].

Where did Joe Rock die?

Joe Rock died in Sherman Oaks[4].

What did Joe Rock do for work?

Joe Rock worked as actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and film actor[10].

What awards did Joe Rock receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Novelty[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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