Loretta Young

American actress (1913–2000)
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Loretta Young
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Loretta Young

Summary

Loretta Young is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Salt Lake City[2]. She was born on January 6, 1913[3]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She died on August 12, 2000[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and film producer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,396 views/month, #4,922 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Salt Lake City[2], Loretta Young…
  • Loretta Young passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Loretta Young was born on January 6, 1913[3].
  • Loretta Young died on August 12, 2000[5].
  • Loretta Young is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Among Loretta Young's spouses was Grant Withers[13].
  • Loretta Young was married to Tom Lewis[14].
  • Among Loretta Young's spouses was Jean Louis[15].
  • A child of Loretta Young was Judy Lewis[16].
  • A child of Loretta Young was Christopher Lewis[17].
  • A child of Loretta Young was Peter Lewis[18].
  • Loretta Young held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Loretta Young worked as a film actor[6].
  • Loretta Young worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Loretta Young worked as a television actor[8].
  • Loretta Young worked as an actor[9].
  • Loretta Young worked as a film producer[10].
  • Loretta Young's field of work was acting[20].
  • Loretta Young's education included a stint at Ramona Convent Secondary School[21].
  • Loretta Young received the Academy Award for Best Actress[22].
  • Loretta Young received the Siena Medal[23].
  • Loretta Young received the Crystal Award[24].
  • Loretta Young received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film[25].
  • Loretta Young received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[26].
  • Loretta Young received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Loretta Young's place of birth was Salt Lake City[2]. She was born on January 6, 1913[3].

Education

Loretta Young was educated at Ramona Convent Secondary School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and film producer[10]. Loretta Young's field of work was acting[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actress[22], an award for best leading actress[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30]; Siena Medal[23], an award[31]; Crystal Award[24], an award[32]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film[25], an award for best leading actress[33], in United States[34], founded in 1962[35]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[26], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1954[38]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[39], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Grant Withers[13], an actor[42], 1905–1959[43], of United States[44]; Tom Lewis[14], a screenwriter[45]; and Jean Louis[15], an artist[46], 1907–1997[47], of France[48], awarded the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White[49]. Children include Judy Lewis[16], an actor[50], 1935–2011[51], of United States[52]; Christopher Lewis[17], a film producer[53], 1944–2021[54], of United States[55]; and Peter Lewis[18], a songwriter[56], b. 1945[57], of United States[58]. Loretta Young's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[59]. She was affiliated with the Republican Party[60].

Death and Burial

Loretta Young died on August 12, 2000[5]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was ovarian cancer[61]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Loretta Young include Loretta Lynn[62], a singer-songwriter[63], 1932–2022[64], of United States[65], awarded the Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year[66], specialised in music composing[67].

Why It Matters

Loretta Young ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,396 views/month, #4,922 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Entities named for her include Loretta Lynn[62], a singer-songwriter[63], 1932–2022[64], of United States[65], awarded the Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year[66], specialised in music composing[67].

FAQs

Where was Loretta Young born?

Born in Salt Lake City[2], Loretta Young…

Where did Loretta Young die?

Loretta Young died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Loretta Young married to?

Loretta Young's spouses include Grant Withers[13], Tom Lewis[14], and Jean Louis[15].

What did Loretta Young do for work?

Loretta Young worked as film actor[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and film producer[10].

Where did Loretta Young go to school?

Loretta Young was educated at Ramona Convent Secondary School[21].

What awards did Loretta Young receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actress[22], Siena Medal[23], Crystal Award[24], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film[25].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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