Joseph Schildkraut

actor (1896-1964)
Person human Q93632
Joseph Schildkraut
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Joseph Schildkraut

Summary

Joseph Schildkraut is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on March 22, 1896[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 21, 1964[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (841 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Schildkraut's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Joseph Schildkraut died in New York City[4].
  • Joseph Schildkraut was born on March 22, 1896[3].
  • Joseph Schildkraut died on January 21, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
  • Joseph Schildkraut's father was Rudolph Schildkraut[13].
  • Joseph Schildkraut was married to Elise Bartlett[14].
  • Among Joseph Schildkraut's spouses was Leonora Schildkraut[15].
  • Joseph Schildkraut held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Joseph Schildkraut held citizenship in Austria[17].
  • Joseph Schildkraut held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[18].
  • English was Joseph Schildkraut's native language[19].
  • Joseph Schildkraut's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Joseph Schildkraut worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Joseph Schildkraut worked as a film actor[8].
  • Joseph Schildkraut's professions included television actor[9].
  • Joseph Schildkraut worked as an actor[10].
  • Joseph Schildkraut's education included a stint at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[20].
  • Joseph Schildkraut received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[21].
  • Joseph Schildkraut received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Joseph Schildkraut is recorded as male[23].
  • Joseph Schildkraut's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Joseph Schildkraut's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Schildkraut[25].
  • Joseph Schildkraut's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Joseph Schildkraut… he was born on March 22, 1896[3]. His father was Rudolph Schildkraut[13]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Joseph Schildkraut's education included a stint at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and actor[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[21], an Academy Awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1936[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elise Bartlett[14], an actor[33], 1899–1947[34], of United States[35] and Leonora Schildkraut[15], a radio personality[36], 1931–2024[37], awarded the Peabody Awards[38].

Death and Burial

Joseph Schildkraut died on January 21, 1964[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27]. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Joseph Schildkraut ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (841 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Schildkraut born?

Born in Vienna[2], Joseph Schildkraut…

Where did Joseph Schildkraut die?

Joseph Schildkraut passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Joseph Schildkraut's parents?

Joseph Schildkraut's father was Rudolph Schildkraut[13].

Who was Joseph Schildkraut married to?

Joseph Schildkraut's spouses include Elise Bartlett[14] and Leonora Schildkraut[15].

What did Joseph Schildkraut do for work?

Joseph Schildkraut worked as screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and actor[10].

Where did Joseph Schildkraut go to school?

Joseph Schildkraut was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[20].

What awards did Joseph Schildkraut receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[21] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Notable Past Students. aada.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . hdl.loc.gov. hdl.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . 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.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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