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John Francis Dillon

American silent film director and actor (1884-1934)
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John Francis Dillon
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John Francis Dillon

Summary

John Francis Dillon is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on July 13, 1884[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on April 4, 1934[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], and film actor[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • John Francis Dillon's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • John Francis Dillon died in Los Angeles[4].
  • John Francis Dillon was born on July 13, 1884[3].
  • John Francis Dillon died on April 4, 1934[5].
  • John Francis Dillon is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].
  • Among John Francis Dillon's spouses was Edith Hallor[11].
  • John Francis Dillon held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was John Francis Dillon's native language[13].
  • John Francis Dillon worked as a film director[6].
  • John Francis Dillon's professions included actor[7].
  • John Francis Dillon worked as a film actor[8].
  • John Francis Dillon is recorded as male[14].
  • John Francis Dillon's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Francis Dillon's Commons category is recorded as John Francis Dillon (director)[16].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].
  • John Francis Dillon's family name is recorded as Dillon[18].
  • John Francis Dillon's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Francis Dillon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • John Francis Dillon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • John Francis Dillon's start of work period is recorded as 1914[22].
  • John Francis Dillon's sibling is recorded as Robert A. Dillon[23].
  • John Francis Dillon's writing language is recorded as English[24].
  • John Francis Dillon's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by John Francis Dillon[25].

Body

Origins and Family

John Francis Dillon's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on July 13, 1884[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

John Francis Dillon was married to Edith Hallor[11].

Death and Burial

John Francis Dillon died on April 4, 1934[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17]. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Francis Dillon has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was John Francis Dillon born?

John Francis Dillon's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did John Francis Dillon die?

John Francis Dillon passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was John Francis Dillon married to?

John Francis Dillon's spouses include Edith Hallor[11].

What did John Francis Dillon do for work?

John Francis Dillon worked as film director[6], actor[7], and film actor[8].

Related Entities

Los Angeles New York City United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Related category → Category:Films directed by John Francis Dillon
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    Place of birth → New York City
    Place of death → Los Angeles
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