Kay Johnson

American actress (1904–1975)
Person human Q1750491
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Kay Johnson

Summary

Kay Johnson is a human[1]. She was born in Mount Vernon[2]. She was born on November 29, 1904[3]. She died in Waterford[4]. She died on November 17, 1975[5]. She worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (488 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Kay Johnson's place of birth was Mount Vernon[2].
  • Kay Johnson died in Waterford[4].
  • Kay Johnson was born on November 29, 1904[3].
  • Kay Johnson died on November 17, 1975[5].
  • Among Kay Johnson's spouses was John Cromwell[10].
  • A child of Kay Johnson was James Cromwell[11].
  • Kay Johnson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Kay Johnson's native language[13].
  • Kay Johnson's professions included actor[6].
  • Kay Johnson's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Kay Johnson's professions included film actor[8].
  • Kay Johnson was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[14].
  • Kay Johnson is recorded as female[15].
  • Kay Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Kay Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Kay Johnson[17].
  • Kay Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[18].
  • Kay Johnson's given name is recorded as Kay[19].
  • Kay Johnson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Kay Johnson's start of work period is recorded as 1929[21].
  • Kay Johnson's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mount Vernon[2], Kay Johnson… she was born on November 29, 1904[3]. English was her native language[13].

Education

Kay Johnson's education included a stint at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

Personal Life

Kay Johnson was married to John Cromwell[10]. A child of her was James Cromwell[11].

Death and Burial

Kay Johnson died on November 17, 1975[5]. She died in Waterford[4].

Why It Matters

Kay Johnson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (488 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Kay Johnson born?

Kay Johnson was born in Mount Vernon[2].

Where did Kay Johnson die?

Kay Johnson died in Waterford[4].

Who was Kay Johnson married to?

Kay Johnson's spouses include John Cromwell[10].

What did Kay Johnson do for work?

Kay Johnson worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Kay Johnson go to school?

Kay Johnson was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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