John Murray Anderson

Canadian theatre director and producer
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John Murray Anderson

Summary

John Murray Anderson is a human[1]. He was born in St. John's[2]. He was born on September 20, 1886[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 30, 1954[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], theatrical director[7], librettist[8], songwriter[9], and lighting designer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Murray Anderson was born in St. John's[2].
  • John Murray Anderson died in New York City[4].
  • John Murray Anderson was born on September 20, 1886[3].
  • John Murray Anderson died on January 30, 1954[5].
  • John Murray Anderson is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].
  • John Murray Anderson's father was John Anderson[13].
  • Among John Murray Anderson's spouses was Genevieve Lyon Anderson[14].
  • John Murray Anderson held citizenship in Canada[15].
  • John Murray Anderson worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • John Murray Anderson's professions included theatrical director[7].
  • John Murray Anderson worked as a librettist[8].
  • John Murray Anderson worked as a songwriter[9].
  • John Murray Anderson worked as a lighting designer[10].
  • John Murray Anderson's professions included film director[16].
  • John Murray Anderson's education included a stint at Bishop Feild College[17].
  • John Murray Anderson was educated at University of Lausanne[18].
  • John Murray Anderson is recorded as male[19].
  • John Murray Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Murray Anderson's Commons category is recorded as John Murray Anderson[21].
  • John Murray Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[22].
  • John Murray Anderson's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Murray Anderson's given name is recorded as Murray[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in St. John's[2], John Murray Anderson… he was born on September 20, 1886[3]. His father was John Anderson[13].

Education

Educated at Bishop Feild College[17], a high school[25], in Canada[26], founded in 1844[27] and University of Lausanne[18], a public university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1537[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], theatrical director[7], librettist[8], songwriter[9], lighting designer[10], and film director[16].

Personal Life

Among John Murray Anderson's spouses was Genevieve Lyon Anderson[14].

Death and Burial

John Murray Anderson died on January 30, 1954[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

John Murray Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was John Murray Anderson born?

Born in St. John's[2], John Murray Anderson…

Where did John Murray Anderson die?

John Murray Anderson died in New York City[4].

Who were John Murray Anderson's parents?

John Murray Anderson's father was John Anderson[13].

Who was John Murray Anderson married to?

John Murray Anderson's spouses include Genevieve Lyon Anderson[14].

What did John Murray Anderson do for work?

John Murray Anderson worked as screenwriter[6], theatrical director[7], librettist[8], songwriter[9], and lighting designer[10].

Where did John Murray Anderson go to school?

John Murray Anderson was educated at Bishop Feild College[17] and University of Lausanne[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death New York City
    Instance of human
    Given name John, Murray
    Spouse Genevieve Lyon Anderson
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