Leo McCarey

American film director, screenwriter and producer (1898-1969)
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Leo McCarey
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Leo McCarey

Summary

Leo McCarey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on October 3, 1898[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on July 5, 1969[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (439 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Los Angeles[2], Leo McCarey…
  • Leo McCarey passed away in Santa Monica[4].
  • Leo McCarey was born on October 3, 1898[3].
  • Leo McCarey was born on January 1, 1896[11].
  • Leo McCarey died on July 5, 1969[5].
  • Leo McCarey is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Leo McCarey held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Leo McCarey's professions included film director[6].
  • Leo McCarey's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Leo McCarey's professions included film producer[8].
  • Leo McCarey worked as a director[9].
  • Leo McCarey was educated at University of Southern California[14].
  • Leo McCarey was educated at USC Gould School of Law[15].
  • Leo McCarey received the Academy Award for Best Director[16].
  • Leo McCarey received the Academy Award for Best Director[17].
  • Leo McCarey received the Academy Award for Best Story[18].
  • Leo McCarey received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Leo McCarey was a member of Writers Guild of America[20].
  • Leo McCarey is recorded as male[21].
  • Leo McCarey's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leo McCarey was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Leo McCarey's Commons category is recorded as Leo McCarey[24].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[25].
  • Leo McCarey's family name is recorded as McCarey[26].
  • Leo McCarey's given name is recorded as Leo[27].

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Origins and Family

Leo McCarey was born in Los Angeles[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1898[3] and January 1, 1896[11].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and USC Gould School of Law[15], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1896[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Director[16], an award for best direction[35], in United States[36], founded in 1929[37]; Academy Award for Best Story[18], a class of award[38]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Leo McCarey was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Death and Burial

Leo McCarey died on July 5, 1969[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[25]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Leo McCarey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (439 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Leo McCarey born?

Leo McCarey's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Where did Leo McCarey die?

Leo McCarey passed away in Santa Monica[4].

What did Leo McCarey do for work?

Leo McCarey worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and director[9].

Where did Leo McCarey go to school?

Leo McCarey was educated at University of Southern California[14] and USC Gould School of Law[15].

What awards did Leo McCarey receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Director[16], Academy Award for Best Director[17], Academy Award for Best Story[18], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Director +5
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, film producer +1
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