Mary Astor

American actress and author (1906–1987)
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Mary Astor
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Mary Astor

Summary

Mary Astor is a human[1]. She was born in Quincy[2]. She was born on +1906-05-03T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Woodland Hills[4]. She died on +1987-09-25T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a novelist[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,521 views/month, #5,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mary Astor's place of birth was Quincy[2].
  • Mary Astor passed away in Woodland Hills[4].
  • Mary Astor was born on +1906-05-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mary Astor died on +1987-09-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Mary Astor died on +1987-09-26T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Mary Astor is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[13].
  • Mary Astor's father was Otto Ludwig Wilhelm Langhanke[14].
  • Mary Astor's mother was Helen Vasconcelles[15].
  • Mary Astor was married to Kenneth Hawks[16].
  • Among Mary Astor's spouses was Manuel del Campo[17].
  • Among Mary Astor's spouses was Franklyn Thorpe[18].
  • Among Mary Astor's spouses was Thomas G. Wheelock[19].
  • A child of Mary Astor was Marylyn Thorpe[20].
  • A child of Mary Astor was Anthony Paul del Campo[21].
  • Mary Astor held citizenship in United States[22].
  • English was Mary Astor's native language[23].
  • Mary Astor's professions included novelist[6].
  • Mary Astor's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Mary Astor worked as a film actor[8].
  • Mary Astor's professions included television actor[9].
  • Mary Astor's professions included writer[10].
  • Mary Astor worked as an actor[24].
  • Mary Astor was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Mary Astor is The Great Lie[26].
  • Mary Astor received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Quincy[2], Mary Astor… she was born on +1906-05-03T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Otto Ludwig Wilhelm Langhanke[14]. Her mother was Helen Vasconcelles[15]. English was her native language[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], writer[10], and actor[24]. Mary Astor was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[25].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Mary Astor is The Great Lie[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[27], an award for best supporting actress[28], in United States[29], founded in 1936[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31], a commemorative plaque[32], in United States[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Kenneth Hawks[16], a film director[34], 1898–1930[35], of United States[36]; Manuel del Campo[17], a film editor[37], 1913–1969[38], of Mexico[39]; Franklyn Thorpe[18], 1892–1977[40]; and Thomas G. Wheelock[19], 1904–1967[41]. Children include Marylyn Thorpe[20], b. 1932[42] and Anthony Paul del Campo[21], b. 1939[43]. Mary Astor's religion is recorded as Catholicism[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1987-09-25T00:00:00Z[5] and +1987-09-26T00:00:00Z[12]. Mary Astor passed away in Woodland Hills[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[45]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Mary Astor ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,521 views/month, #5,268 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Mary Astor born?

Mary Astor's place of birth was Quincy[2].

Where did Mary Astor die?

Mary Astor died in Woodland Hills[4].

Who were Mary Astor's parents?

Mary Astor's father was Otto Ludwig Wilhelm Langhanke[14]. Mary Astor's mother was Helen Vasconcelles[15].

Who was Mary Astor married to?

Mary Astor's spouses include Kenneth Hawks[16], Manuel del Campo[17], Franklyn Thorpe[18], and Thomas G. Wheelock[19].

What did Mary Astor do for work?

Mary Astor worked as novelist[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Mary Astor receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[27] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [44] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [31] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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