John Gilbert

American actor and film director (1899–1936)
Person human Q503956
John Gilbert
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John Gilbert

Summary

John Gilbert is a human[1]. He was born in Logan[2]. He was born on July 10, 1897[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 9, 1936[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film editor[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,096 views/month, #6,790 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Logan[2], John Gilbert…
  • John Gilbert died in Los Angeles[4].
  • John Gilbert was born on July 10, 1897[3].
  • John Gilbert was born on January 1, 1899[12].
  • John Gilbert was born on July 10, 1899[13].
  • John Gilbert died on January 9, 1936[5].
  • John Gilbert is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].
  • John Gilbert was married to Ina Claire[15].
  • Among John Gilbert's spouses was Virginia Bruce[16].
  • Among John Gilbert's spouses was Leatrice Joy[17].
  • John Gilbert held citizenship in United States[18].
  • English was John Gilbert's native language[19].
  • John Gilbert worked as an actor[6].
  • John Gilbert worked as a film director[7].
  • John Gilbert's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • John Gilbert worked as a film editor[9].
  • John Gilbert worked as a film actor[10].
  • John Gilbert worked as a film screenwriter[20].
  • John Gilbert's field of work was film[21].
  • John Gilbert received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • John Gilbert is recorded as male[23].
  • John Gilbert's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Gilbert's Commons category is recorded as John Gilbert (actor)[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • John Gilbert's family name is recorded as Gilbert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Logan[2], John Gilbert… Recorded date of birth include July 10, 1897[3], January 1, 1899[12], and July 10, 1899[13]. English was his native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film editor[9], film actor[10], and film screenwriter[20]. John Gilbert's field of work was film[21].

Recognition

John Gilbert received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ina Claire[15], an actor[28], 1893–1985[29], of United States[30], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31], specialised in acting[32]; Virginia Bruce[16], an actor[33], 1910–1982[34], of United States[35]; and Leatrice Joy[17], an actor[36], 1893–1985[37], of United States[38], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[39].

Death and Burial

John Gilbert died on January 9, 1936[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[14].

Why It Matters

John Gilbert ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,096 views/month, #6,790 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was John Gilbert born?

John Gilbert's place of birth was Logan[2].

Where did John Gilbert die?

John Gilbert passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was John Gilbert married to?

John Gilbert's spouses include Ina Claire[15], Virginia Bruce[16], and Leatrice Joy[17].

What did John Gilbert do for work?

John Gilbert worked as actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film editor[9], and film actor[10].

What awards did John Gilbert receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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