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Leon Schlesinger

American film producer (1884–1949)
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Leon Schlesinger

Summary

Leon Schlesinger is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1884[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 25, 1949[5]. He worked as a film producer[6] and television producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (688 views/month, #7,054 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Leon Schlesinger…
  • Leon Schlesinger passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Leon Schlesinger was born on May 20, 1884[3].
  • Leon Schlesinger died on December 25, 1949[5].
  • Leon Schlesinger is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[9].
  • Leon Schlesinger held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Leon Schlesinger worked as a film producer[6].
  • Leon Schlesinger's professions included television producer[7].
  • Leon Schlesinger is recorded as male[11].
  • Leon Schlesinger's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Leon Schlesinger's Commons category is recorded as Leon Schlesinger[13].
  • The cause of death was viral infectious disease[14].
  • Leon Schlesinger's family name is recorded as Schlesinger[15].
  • Leon Schlesinger's given name is recorded as Leon[16].
  • Leon Schlesinger's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].
  • Leon Schlesinger's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[18].
  • Leon Schlesinger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[19].
  • Leon Schlesinger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[20].
  • Leon Schlesinger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[21].
  • Leon Schlesinger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[22].
  • Leon Schlesinger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[23].
  • Leon Schlesinger's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[24].
  • Leon Schlesinger's start of work period is recorded as 1919[25].
  • Leon Schlesinger's related category is recorded as Category:Films produced by Leon Schlesinger[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Leon Schlesinger… he was born on May 20, 1884[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6] and television producer[7].

Death and Burial

Leon Schlesinger died on December 25, 1949[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was viral infectious disease[14]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Leon Schlesinger ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (688 views/month, #7,054 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Leon Schlesinger born?

Leon Schlesinger's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Leon Schlesinger die?

Leon Schlesinger passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Leon Schlesinger do for work?

Leon Schlesinger worked as film producer[6] and television producer[7].

Related Entities

Los Angeles United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . books.google.es. books.google.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . books.google.es. books.google.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Los Angeles
    Cause of death → viral infectious disease
    Instance of → human
    Related category → Category:Films produced by Leon Schlesinger
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