Mel Ferrer

American actor, director and producer (1917–2008)
Person human Q333475
Mel Ferrer
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Mel Ferrer

Summary

Mel Ferrer is a human[1]. Born in Elberon[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1917[3]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on June 2, 2008[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], actor[7], film director[8], journalist[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,958 views/month, #5,069 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mel Ferrer's place of birth was Elberon[2].
  • Mel Ferrer died in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Mel Ferrer was born on August 25, 1917[3].
  • Mel Ferrer died on June 2, 2008[5].
  • Mel Ferrer's father was Dr. José Maria Ferrer[12].
  • Mel Ferrer's mother was Mary Matilda Irene O'Donohue[13].
  • Among Mel Ferrer's spouses was Frances Gunby Pilchard[14].
  • Among Mel Ferrer's spouses was Barbara Tripp[15].
  • Mel Ferrer was married to Frances Gunby Pilchard[16].
  • Among Mel Ferrer's spouses was Audrey Hepburn[17].
  • Mel Ferrer was married to Elizabeth Soukhotine[18].
  • A child of Mel Ferrer was Sean Hepburn Ferrer[19].
  • Mel Ferrer held citizenship in United States[20].
  • English was Mel Ferrer's native language[21].
  • Mel Ferrer's professions included film producer[6].
  • Mel Ferrer worked as an actor[7].
  • Mel Ferrer's professions included film director[8].
  • Mel Ferrer's professions included journalist[9].
  • Mel Ferrer's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Mel Ferrer worked as a theatrical director[22].
  • Mel Ferrer was educated at Princeton University[23].
  • Mel Ferrer's education included a stint at Canterbury School[24].
  • Mel Ferrer received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
  • Mel Ferrer is recorded as male[26].
  • Mel Ferrer's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Elberon[2], Mel Ferrer… he was born on August 25, 1917[3]. His father was Dr. José Maria Ferrer[12]. His mother was Mary Matilda Irene O'Donohue[13]. English was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[23], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31] and Canterbury School[24], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1915[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], actor[7], film director[8], journalist[9], screenwriter[10], and theatrical director[22].

Recognition

Mel Ferrer received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Gunby Pilchard[14], an actor[35]; Barbara Tripp[15]; Audrey Hepburn[17], a stage actor[36], 1929–1993[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[39], specialised in acting[40]; and Elizabeth Soukhotine[18]. A child of Mel Ferrer was Sean Hepburn Ferrer[19].

Death and Burial

Mel Ferrer died on June 2, 2008[5]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[41].

Why It Matters

Mel Ferrer ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,958 views/month, #5,069 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Mel Ferrer born?

Born in Elberon[2], Mel Ferrer…

Where did Mel Ferrer die?

Mel Ferrer died in Santa Barbara[4].

Who were Mel Ferrer's parents?

Mel Ferrer's father was Dr. José Maria Ferrer[12]. Mel Ferrer's mother was Mary Matilda Irene O'Donohue[13].

Who was Mel Ferrer married to?

Mel Ferrer's spouses include Frances Gunby Pilchard[14], Barbara Tripp[15], Frances Gunby Pilchard[16], and Audrey Hepburn[17].

What did Mel Ferrer do for work?

Mel Ferrer worked as film producer[6], actor[7], film director[8], journalist[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Mel Ferrer go to school?

Mel Ferrer was educated at Princeton University[23] and Canterbury School[24].

What awards did Mel Ferrer receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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