Kathryn Grayson

American actress and coloratura soprano (1922–2010)
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Kathryn Grayson
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Kathryn Grayson

Summary

Kathryn Grayson is a human[1]. Born in Winston-Salem[2], she… she was born on February 9, 1922[3]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She died on February 17, 2010[5]. She worked as a musician[6], opera singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,814 views/month, #5,487 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kathryn Grayson's place of birth was Winston-Salem[2].
  • Kathryn Grayson died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Kathryn Grayson was born on February 9, 1922[3].
  • Kathryn Grayson died on February 17, 2010[5].
  • Kathryn Grayson's father was Clarence Eugene Hedrick[12].
  • Kathryn Grayson's mother was Lillian Florence Hedrick[13].
  • Among Kathryn Grayson's spouses was John Shelton[14].
  • Among Kathryn Grayson's spouses was Johnnie Johnston[15].
  • Kathryn Grayson held citizenship in United States[16].
  • American English was Kathryn Grayson's native language[17].
  • Kathryn Grayson's professions included musician[6].
  • Kathryn Grayson's professions included opera singer[7].
  • Kathryn Grayson's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Kathryn Grayson worked as a film actor[9].
  • Kathryn Grayson's professions included television actor[10].
  • Kathryn Grayson's professions included musical theatre actor[18].
  • Kathryn Grayson's education included a stint at Manual Arts High School[19].
  • Kathryn Grayson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Kathryn Grayson's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
  • Kathryn Grayson is recorded as female[22].
  • Kathryn Grayson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Kathryn Grayson was affiliated with the California Republican Party[24].
  • Kathryn Grayson's Commons category is recorded as Kathryn Grayson[25].
  • Kathryn Grayson's voice type is recorded as coloratura soprano[26].
  • Kathryn Grayson's residence is recorded as North Carolina[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Winston-Salem[2], Kathryn Grayson… she was born on February 9, 1922[3]. Her father was Clarence Eugene Hedrick[12]. Her mother was Lillian Florence Hedrick[13]. American English was her native language[17].

Education

Kathryn Grayson's education included a stint at Manual Arts High School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], opera singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], television actor[10], and musical theatre actor[18].

Recognition

Kathryn Grayson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include John Shelton[14], a film actor[28], 1915–1972[29], of United States[30] and Johnnie Johnston[15], a singer[31], 1915–1996[32], of United States[33]. Kathryn Grayson's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21]. She was affiliated with the California Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Kathryn Grayson died on February 17, 2010[5]. She died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Kathryn Grayson ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,814 views/month, #5,487 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Kathryn Grayson born?

Kathryn Grayson was born in Winston-Salem[2].

Where did Kathryn Grayson die?

Kathryn Grayson died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Kathryn Grayson's parents?

Kathryn Grayson's father was Clarence Eugene Hedrick[12]. Kathryn Grayson's mother was Lillian Florence Hedrick[13].

Who was Kathryn Grayson married to?

Kathryn Grayson's spouses include John Shelton[14] and Johnnie Johnston[15].

What did Kathryn Grayson do for work?

Kathryn Grayson worked as musician[6], opera singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Kathryn Grayson go to school?

Kathryn Grayson was educated at Manual Arts High School[19].

What awards did Kathryn Grayson receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

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. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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