Luise Rainer

German-born actress (1910–2014)
Person human Q18994
Luise Rainer
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Luise Rainer

Summary

Luise Rainer is a human[1]. Born in Düsseldorf[2], she… she was born on January 12, 1910[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on December 30, 2014[5]. She worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], and stage actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,373 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Luise Rainer was born in Düsseldorf[2].
  • Luise Rainer passed away in London[4].
  • Luise Rainer was born on January 12, 1910[3].
  • Luise Rainer died on December 30, 2014[5].
  • Luise Rainer was married to Clifford Odets[10].
  • Luise Rainer was married to Robert Knittel[11].
  • Luise Rainer held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Luise Rainer held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Luise Rainer's professions included television actor[6].
  • Luise Rainer's professions included film actor[7].
  • Luise Rainer's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Luise Rainer received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
  • Luise Rainer received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Luise Rainer received the Academy Award for Best Actress[16].
  • Luise Rainer received the Academy Award for Best Actress[17].
  • Luise Rainer is recorded as female[18].
  • Luise Rainer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Luise Rainer's Commons category is recorded as Luise Rainer[20].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[21].
  • Luise Rainer's residence is recorded as London[22].
  • Luise Rainer's residence is recorded as Düsseldorf[23].
  • Luise Rainer's residence is recorded as Hamburg[24].
  • Luise Rainer's residence is recorded as Vienna[25].
  • Luise Rainer's residence is recorded as Düsseldorf[26].
  • Luise Rainer's family name is recorded as Rainer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Düsseldorf[2], Luise Rainer… she was born on January 12, 1910[3].

Education

Studied under Max Reinhardt[28], a film director[29], 1873–1943[30], of Austria[31] and Constance Collier[32], a screenwriter[33], 1878–1955[34], of United Kingdom[35], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[36].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], a commemorative plaque[37], in United States[38]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a decoration[39], in Germany[40]; and Academy Award for Best Actress[16], an award for best leading actress[41], in United States[42], founded in 1929[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Clifford Odets[10], a screenwriter[44], 1906–1963[45], of United States[46], awarded the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[47] and Robert Knittel[11], a publisher[48], 1919–1989[49].

Death and Burial

Luise Rainer died on December 30, 2014[5]. She passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[21].

Why It Matters

Luise Rainer ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,373 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Luise Rainer born?

Luise Rainer's place of birth was Düsseldorf[2].

Where did Luise Rainer die?

Luise Rainer died in London[4].

Who was Luise Rainer married to?

Luise Rainer's spouses include Clifford Odets[10] and Robert Knittel[11].

What did Luise Rainer do for work?

Luise Rainer worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], and stage actor[8].

What awards did Luise Rainer receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Academy Award for Best Actress[16], and Academy Award for Best Actress[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. kids.britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . luiserainer.wordpress.com. luiserainer.wordpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . portal.dnb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [32] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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