John Murray

American playwright best known for the 1937 play Room Service (1906–1984)
Person human Q3182143
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John Murray

Summary

John Murray is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 12, 1906[3]. He passed away in Connecticut[4]. He died on June 17, 1984[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and screenwriter[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], John Murray…
  • John Murray died in Connecticut[4].
  • John Murray was born on October 12, 1906[3].
  • John Murray was born on October 11, 1906[10].
  • John Murray died on June 17, 1984[5].
  • John Murray held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Murray's professions included playwright[6].
  • John Murray's professions included writer[7].
  • John Murray worked as a songwriter[8].
  • John Murray worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • John Murray's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • John Murray's education included a stint at DeWitt Clinton High School[13].
  • John Murray was educated at City College of New York[14].
  • A notable work attributed to John Murray is Room Service[15].
  • John Murray is recorded as male[16].
  • John Murray's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Murray was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • John Murray's family name is recorded as Murray[19].
  • John Murray's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Murray's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John Murray's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 12, 1906[3] and October 11, 1906[10].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[12], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1754[24], headquartered in Manhattan[25]; DeWitt Clinton High School[13], a high school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1897[28]; and City College of New York[14], a higher education institution[29], in United States[30], founded in 1847[31], headquartered in New York City[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and screenwriter[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Murray is Room Service[15].

Death and Burial

John Murray died on June 17, 1984[5]. He passed away in Connecticut[4].

FAQs

Where was John Murray born?

Born in New York City[2], John Murray…

Where did John Murray die?

John Murray passed away in Connecticut[4].

What did John Murray do for work?

John Murray worked as playwright[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did John Murray go to school?

John Murray was educated at Columbia University[12], DeWitt Clinton High School[13], and City College of New York[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Educated at Columbia University, DeWitt Clinton High School, City College of New York
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    Place of birth New York City
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