Lupe Vélez

Mexican actress, dancer and vedette (1908—1944)
Person human Q267247
Lupe Vélez
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Lupe Vélez

Summary

Lupe Vélez is a human[1]. She was born in San Luis Potosí[2]. She was born on July 18, 1908[3]. She passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. She died on December 13, 1944[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,982 views/month, #6,316 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lupe Vélez was born in San Luis Potosí[2].
  • Lupe Vélez passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Lupe Vélez was born on July 18, 1908[3].
  • Lupe Vélez was born on July 18, 1906[10].
  • Lupe Vélez died on December 13, 1944[5].
  • Burial took place at Panteón de Dolores[11].
  • Lupe Vélez was married to Johnny Weissmuller[12].
  • Lupe Vélez held citizenship in Mexico[13].
  • Spanish was Lupe Vélez's native language[14].
  • Lupe Vélez's professions included film actor[6].
  • Lupe Vélez's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Lupe Vélez worked as a television actor[8].
  • Lupe Vélez received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Lupe Vélez is recorded as female[16].
  • Lupe Vélez's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lupe Vélez's Commons category is recorded as Lupe Vélez[18].
  • The cause of death was barbiturate overdose[19].
  • Lupe Vélez's family name is recorded as Villalobos[20].
  • Lupe Vélez's family name is recorded as Vélez[21].
  • Lupe Vélez's given name is recorded as María[22].
  • Lupe Vélez's given name is recorded as Guadalupe[23].
  • Lupe Vélez's pseudonym is recorded as Lupe Vélez[24].
  • Lupe Vélez's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Lupe Vélez[25].
  • Lupe Vélez's Commons gallery is recorded as Lupe Vélez[26].
  • Lupe Vélez's manner of death is recorded as suicide[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lupe Vélez's place of birth was San Luis Potosí[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 18, 1908[3] and July 18, 1906[10]. Spanish was her native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Lupe Vélez received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Personal Life

Among Lupe Vélez's spouses was Johnny Weissmuller[12].

Death and Burial

Lupe Vélez died on December 13, 1944[5]. She died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was barbiturate overdose[19]. Burial took place at Panteón de Dolores[11].

Why It Matters

Lupe Vélez ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,982 views/month, #6,316 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Lupe Vélez born?

Born in San Luis Potosí[2], Lupe Vélez…

Where did Lupe Vélez die?

Lupe Vélez passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

Who was Lupe Vélez married to?

Lupe Vélez's spouses include Johnny Weissmuller[12].

What did Lupe Vélez do for work?

Lupe Vélez worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8].

What awards did Lupe Vélez receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . 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.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth San Luis Potosí
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    End of work period +1944-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Filmography Lupe Vélez filmography
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