Louis Calhern

American stage and screen actor (1895-1956)
Person human Q573399
Louis Calhern
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Louis Calhern

Summary

Louis Calhern is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1895[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on May 12, 1956[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,590 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis Calhern's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
  • Louis Calhern passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Louis Calhern was born on February 19, 1895[3].
  • Louis Calhern died on May 12, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].
  • Among Louis Calhern's spouses was Marianne Stewart[11].
  • Among Louis Calhern's spouses was Natalie Schafer[12].
  • Louis Calhern was married to Ilka Chase[13].
  • Louis Calhern was married to Julia Hoyt[14].
  • Among Louis Calhern's spouses was Marianne Steward[15].
  • Louis Calhern held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Louis Calhern's native language[17].
  • Louis Calhern worked as an actor[6].
  • Louis Calhern worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Louis Calhern worked as a film actor[8].
  • Louis Calhern received the Donaldson Awards[18].
  • Louis Calhern is recorded as male[19].
  • Louis Calhern's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Louis Calhern's Commons category is recorded as Louis Calhern[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Louis Calhern was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Louis Calhern's family name is recorded as Calhern[24].
  • Louis Calhern's given name is recorded as Louis[25].
  • Louis Calhern's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Louis Calhern[26].
  • Louis Calhern's Commons gallery is recorded as Louis Calhern[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis Calhern was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on February 19, 1895[3]. English was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

Recognition

Louis Calhern received the Donaldson Awards[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marianne Stewart[11], a stage actor[28], 1922–1992[29], of Germany[30]; Natalie Schafer[12], an actor[31], 1900–1991[32], of United States[33]; Ilka Chase[13], an actor[34], 1900–1978[35], of United States[36], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37]; Julia Hoyt[14], an actor[38], 1897–1955[39], of United States[40]; and Marianne Steward[15], an actor[41], 1921–2003[42].

Death and Burial

Louis Calhern died on May 12, 1956[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Louis Calhern ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,590 views/month, #6,931 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Louis Calhern born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Louis Calhern…

Where did Louis Calhern die?

Louis Calhern passed away in Tokyo[4].

Who was Louis Calhern married to?

Louis Calhern's spouses include Marianne Stewart[11], Natalie Schafer[12], Ilka Chase[13], and Julia Hoyt[14].

What did Louis Calhern do for work?

Louis Calhern worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

What awards did Louis Calhern receive?

Honors received include Donaldson Awards[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14419 22998
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  2. 16d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language English
    Spouse Marianne Stewart, Natalie Schafer, Ilka Chase +2
    Given name Louis
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