John Emerson

stage actor, playwright, producer, and director of silent films (1874–1956)
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John Emerson

Summary

John Emerson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sandusky[2]. He was born on May 29, 1874[3]. He died in Pasadena[4]. He died on March 7, 1956[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], film director[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Emerson's place of birth was Sandusky[2].
  • John Emerson passed away in Pasadena[4].
  • John Emerson was born on May 29, 1874[3].
  • John Emerson died on March 7, 1956[5].
  • John Emerson died on March 8, 1956[12].
  • John Emerson is buried at Etna Cemetery[13].
  • John Emerson was married to Anita Loos[14].
  • John Emerson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was John Emerson's native language[16].
  • John Emerson's professions included playwright[6].
  • John Emerson worked as a film director[7].
  • John Emerson worked as a film producer[8].
  • John Emerson worked as a writer[9].
  • John Emerson worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • John Emerson worked as an actor[17].
  • John Emerson held the position of President of Actors Equity Association[18].
  • John Emerson held the position of President of Actors Equity Association[19].
  • John Emerson is recorded as male[20].
  • John Emerson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Emerson's Commons category is recorded as John Emerson (filmmaker)[22].
  • John Emerson's family name is recorded as Emerson[23].
  • John Emerson's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Emerson's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • John Emerson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Emerson's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Emerson was born in Sandusky[2]. He was born on May 29, 1874[3]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], film director[7], film producer[8], writer[9], screenwriter[10], and actor[17]. Positions held include President of Actors Equity Association[18].

Personal Life

John Emerson was married to Anita Loos[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 7, 1956[5] and March 8, 1956[12]. John Emerson passed away in Pasadena[4]. Burial took place at Etna Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

John Emerson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Emerson born?

Born in Sandusky[2], John Emerson…

Where did John Emerson die?

John Emerson passed away in Pasadena[4].

Who was John Emerson married to?

John Emerson's spouses include Anita Loos[14].

What did John Emerson do for work?

John Emerson worked as playwright[6], film director[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John
    Spouse Anita Loos
    Family name Emerson
    Writing language English
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