Kenneth Macgowan

American film producer (1888–1963)
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Kenneth Macgowan

Summary

Kenneth Macgowan is a human[1]. Born in Winthrop[2], he… he was born on November 30, 1888[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on April 27, 1963[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], journalist[7], theatrical director[8], and producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Winthrop[2], Kenneth Macgowan…
  • Kenneth Macgowan passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Kenneth Macgowan was born on November 30, 1888[3].
  • Kenneth Macgowan died on April 27, 1963[5].
  • Kenneth Macgowan held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's professions included film producer[6].
  • Kenneth Macgowan worked as a journalist[7].
  • Kenneth Macgowan worked as a theatrical director[8].
  • Kenneth Macgowan worked as a producer[9].
  • Kenneth Macgowan received the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Comedy[12].
  • Kenneth Macgowan is recorded as male[13].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's Commons category is recorded as Kenneth Macgowan[15].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's family name is recorded as Macgowan[16].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's given name is recorded as Kenneth[17].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Comedy[18].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[20].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[21].
  • Kenneth Macgowan's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Kenneth Macgowan's place of birth was Winthrop[2]. He was born on November 30, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], journalist[7], theatrical director[8], and producer[9].

Recognition

Kenneth Macgowan received the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Comedy[12].

Death and Burial

Kenneth Macgowan died on April 27, 1963[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Kenneth Macgowan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where was Kenneth Macgowan born?

Kenneth Macgowan was born in Winthrop[2].

Where did Kenneth Macgowan die?

Kenneth Macgowan passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Kenneth Macgowan do for work?

Kenneth Macgowan worked as film producer[6], journalist[7], theatrical director[8], and producer[9].

What awards did Kenneth Macgowan receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Comedy[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Copyright status as a creator works protected by copyrights
    Given name Kenneth
    On focus list of wikimedia project Harvard Film Archive Project
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