Johnny Burke

American lyricist (1908-1964)
Person human Q743229
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Johnny Burke

Summary

Johnny Burke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Antioch[2]. He was born on October 3, 1908[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 25, 1964[5]. He worked as a lyricist[6], songwriter[7], musician[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johnny Burke was born in Antioch[2].
  • Johnny Burke died in New York City[4].
  • Johnny Burke was born on October 3, 1908[3].
  • Johnny Burke died on February 25, 1964[5].
  • Johnny Burke held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Johnny Burke's professions included lyricist[6].
  • Johnny Burke worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Johnny Burke's professions included musician[8].
  • Johnny Burke's professions included composer[9].
  • Johnny Burke's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12].
  • Johnny Burke was educated at Malcolm X College[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Johnny Burke is Swinging on a Star[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Johnny Burke is Pennies from Heaven[15].
  • Johnny Burke received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[16].
  • Johnny Burke is recorded as male[17].
  • Johnny Burke's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Johnny Burke's genre is popular music[19].
  • Johnny Burke's family name is recorded as Burke[20].
  • Johnny Burke's given name is recorded as John Francis[21].
  • Johnny Burke's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Johnny Burke[22].
  • Johnny Burke's instrument is recorded as piano[23].
  • Johnny Burke's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[24].
  • Johnny Burke's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[25].
  • Johnny Burke's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[26].
  • Johnny Burke's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Johnny Burke's place of birth was Antioch[2]. He was born on October 3, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and Malcolm X College[13], a community college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1911[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lyricist[6], songwriter[7], musician[8], and composer[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Swinging on a Star[14], a musical work/composition[34] and Pennies from Heaven[15], a musical work/composition[35].

Recognition

Johnny Burke received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[16].

Death and Burial

Johnny Burke died on February 25, 1964[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Johnny Burke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Johnny Burke born?

Born in Antioch[2], Johnny Burke…

Where did Johnny Burke die?

Johnny Burke passed away in New York City[4].

What did Johnny Burke do for work?

Johnny Burke worked as lyricist[6], songwriter[7], musician[8], and composer[9].

Where did Johnny Burke go to school?

Johnny Burke was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12] and Malcolm X College[13].

What awards did Johnny Burke receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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