José Ferrer

American actor and director (1912–1992)
Person human Q312098
José Ferrer
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José Ferrer

Summary

José Ferrer is a human[1]. Born in Santurce[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1912[3]. He passed away in Coral Gables[4]. He died on January 26, 1992[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], film producer[9], and theatrical director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,671 views/month, #5,365 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • José Ferrer was born in Santurce[2].
  • José Ferrer passed away in Coral Gables[4].
  • José Ferrer was born on January 8, 1912[3].
  • José Ferrer died on January 26, 1992[5].
  • José Ferrer is buried at Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery[12].
  • Among José Ferrer's spouses was Uta Hagen[13].
  • José Ferrer was married to Phyllis Hill[14].
  • Among José Ferrer's spouses was Rosemary Clooney[15].
  • Among José Ferrer's spouses was Rosemary Clooney[16].
  • A child of José Ferrer was Q463497[17].
  • A child of José Ferrer was Rafael Ferrer[18].
  • A child of José Ferrer was Monsita Ferrer[19].
  • A child of José Ferrer was Gabriel Ferrer[20].
  • A child of José Ferrer was Letty Ferrer[21].
  • José Ferrer held citizenship in United States[22].
  • English was José Ferrer's native language[23].
  • José Ferrer is identified as part of the Puerto Ricans ethnic group[24].
  • José Ferrer's professions included stage actor[6].
  • José Ferrer worked as a film actor[7].
  • José Ferrer worked as a television actor[8].
  • José Ferrer worked as a film producer[9].
  • José Ferrer's professions included theatrical director[10].
  • José Ferrer worked as a film director[25].
  • José Ferrer's education included a stint at Princeton University[26].
  • José Ferrer received the National Medal of Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

José Ferrer was born in Santurce[2]. He was born on January 8, 1912[3]. He is identified as part of the Puerto Ricans ethnic group[24]. English was his native language[23].

Education

José Ferrer's education included a stint at Princeton University[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], film producer[9], theatrical director[10], and film director[25].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Arts[27], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1984[30]; Academy Award for Best Actor[31], an award for best leading actor[32], in United States[33], founded in 1929[34]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[35], a theatre award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1947[38]; Tony Award for Best Director[39], a class of award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1947[42]; Distinguished Americans series[43], an award[44]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[45], a commemorative plaque[46], in United States[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Uta Hagen[13], a television actor[48], 1919–2004[49], of United States[50], awarded the National Medal of Arts[51]; Phyllis Hill[14], a ballet dancer[52], 1920–1993[53], of United States[54]; and Rosemary Clooney[15], a singer[55], 1928–2002[56], of United States[57], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[58], specialised in swing[59]. Children include Q463497[17], an actor[60], 1955–2017[61], of United States[62]; Rafael Ferrer[18], an actor[63], b. 1960[64], of United States[65]; Monsita Ferrer[19], an actor[66], b. 1958[67], of United States[68]; Gabriel Ferrer[20], an actor[69], b. 1957[70], of United States[71]; and Letty Ferrer[21], a stage actor[72], b. 1940[73], of United States[74].

Death and Burial

José Ferrer died on January 26, 1992[5]. He passed away in Coral Gables[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[75]. Burial took place at Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

José Ferrer ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,671 views/month, #5,365 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was José Ferrer born?

José Ferrer was born in Santurce[2].

Where did José Ferrer die?

José Ferrer died in Coral Gables[4].

Who was José Ferrer married to?

José Ferrer's spouses include Uta Hagen[13], Phyllis Hill[14], Rosemary Clooney[15], and Rosemary Clooney[16].

What did José Ferrer do for work?

José Ferrer worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], film producer[9], and theatrical director[10].

Where did José Ferrer go to school?

José Ferrer was educated at Princeton University[26].

What awards did José Ferrer receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Arts[27], Academy Award for Best Actor[31], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[35], and Tony Award for Best Director[39].

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  2. [76] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [77] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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