Kenneth MacKenna

American actor and director (1899-1962)
Person human Q6390412
Kenneth MacKenna
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Summary

Kenneth MacKenna was born on August 19, 1899[1], in Canterbury[2]. He died on January 15, 1962[3], in Glendale[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
  • Father: Leo Mielziner[12]
  • Mother: Ella Lane Mckenna Friend[13]
  • Spouse: Kay Francis[14], Mary Philips[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[16]
  • Native language: English[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Kenneth MacKenna[19]
  • Cause of death: cancer[20]
  • Family name: MacKenna[21]
  • Given name: Kenneth[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • Birth name: Leo Mielziner, Jr.[25]
  • Has works in the collection: Anne Frank House[26]
  • Writing language: English[27]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Kenneth MacKenna[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
  • P14536: 368219[30]
  • P14724: 24963286[31]
  • P14750: 6DEC-5DA0-D4C3-8BFC-9361[32]

Why It Matters

Kenneth MacKenna has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Kenneth MacKenna born?

Kenneth MacKenna's place of birth was Canterbury[2].

Where did Kenneth MacKenna die?

Kenneth MacKenna passed away in Glendale[4].

Who were Kenneth MacKenna's parents?

Kenneth MacKenna's father was Leo Mielziner[12]. Kenneth MacKenna's mother was Ella Lane Mckenna Friend[13].

Who was Kenneth MacKenna married to?

Kenneth MacKenna's spouses include Kay Francis[14] and Mary Philips[15].

What did Kenneth MacKenna do for work?

Kenneth MacKenna worked as a film director[5], actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and theatrical director[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Rémi sim · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 13
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  2. 23d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Glendale
    Cause of death → cancer
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    Related category → Category:Films directed by Kenneth MacKenna
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