Lillian Gish
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Lillian Gish
Summary
Lillian Gish is a human[1]. She was born in Springfield[2]. She was born on October 14, 1893[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on February 27, 1993[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], film director[7], autobiographer[8], screenwriter[9], and stage actor[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Springfield[2], Lillian Gish…
- Lillian Gish passed away in New York City[4].
- Lillian Gish was born on October 14, 1893[3].
- Lillian Gish died on February 27, 1993[5].
- Burial took place at Church of the Heavenly Rest[12].
- Lillian Gish's father was James Leigh Gish[13].
- Lillian Gish's mother was Mary Gish[14].
- Lillian Gish held citizenship in United States[15].
- American English was Lillian Gish's native language[16].
- Lillian Gish worked as a film actor[6].
- Lillian Gish worked as a film director[7].
- Lillian Gish worked as an autobiographer[8].
- Lillian Gish worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Lillian Gish worked as a stage actor[10].
- Lillian Gish's professions included television actor[17].
- Lillian Gish received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18].
- Lillian Gish received the Academy Honorary Award[19].
- Lillian Gish received the Kennedy Center Honors[20].
- Lillian Gish received the AFI Life Achievement Award[21].
- Lillian Gish received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actress[22].
- Lillian Gish received the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[23].
- Lillian Gish was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution[24].
- Lillian Gish is recorded as female[25].
- Lillian Gish's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Lillian Gish's ancestral home is recorded as Germany[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Lillian Gish's place of birth was Springfield[2]. She was born on October 14, 1893[3]. Her father was James Leigh Gish[13]. Her mother was Mary Gish[14]. American English was her native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], film director[7], autobiographer[8], screenwriter[9], stage actor[10], and television actor[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Academy Honorary Award[19], an Academy Awards[30], in United States[31], founded in 1928[32]; Kennedy Center Honors[20], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1978[35]; AFI Life Achievement Award[21], a lifetime achievement award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1973[38]; National Board of Review Award for Best Actress[22], an award for best leading actress[39], in United States[40], founded in 1945[41]; and Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[23], a hall of fame[42], in United States[43], founded in 1978[44].
Death and Burial
Lillian Gish died on February 27, 1993[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[45]. She is buried at Church of the Heavenly Rest[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Lillian Gish include Gish Jen[46], a writer[47], b. 1955[48], of United States[49], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[50].
Why It Matters
Lillian Gish has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for her include Gish Jen[46], a writer[47], b. 1955[48], of United States[49], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[50].
FAQs
Where was Lillian Gish born?
Lillian Gish was born in Springfield[2].
Where did Lillian Gish die?
Lillian Gish passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Lillian Gish's parents?
Lillian Gish's father was James Leigh Gish[13]. Lillian Gish's mother was Mary Gish[14].
What did Lillian Gish do for work?
Lillian Gish worked as film actor[6], film director[7], autobiographer[8], screenwriter[9], and stage actor[10].
What awards did Lillian Gish receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18], Academy Honorary Award[19], Kennedy Center Honors[20], and AFI Life Achievement Award[21].