Jon Polito

American actor (1950–2016)
Person human Q203205
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Summary

Jon Polito was born on December 29, 1950[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on September 1, 2016[3], in Duarte[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], stage actor[6], television actor[7], voice actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,597 views/month, #6,557 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Native language: English[12]
  • Educated at: Villanova University[13], West Philadelphia Catholic High School[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Unmarried partner: Darryl Armbruster[16]
  • Cause of death: cancer[17], multiple myeloma[18]
  • Family name: Polito[19]
  • Given name: Jon[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Birth name: Jon Raymond Polito[23]
  • Name in native language: Jon Polito[24]
  • Start of work period: 1981[25]
  • Sibling: Jack Polito[26]
  • Writing language: English[27]

Why It Matters

Jon Polito has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jon Polito born?

Jon Polito's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Jon Polito die?

Jon Polito died in Duarte[4].

What did Jon Polito do for work?

Jon Polito worked as a film actor[5], stage actor[6], television actor[7], voice actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did Jon Polito go to school?

Jon Polito was educated at Villanova University[13] and West Philadelphia Catholic High School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 49063
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  2. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 31159
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  3. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Philadelphia
    Educated at → Villanova University, West Philadelphia Catholic High School
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