Melvyn Douglas

American actor (1901-1981)
Person human Q312084
Melvyn Douglas
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Melvyn Douglas

Summary

Melvyn Douglas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Macon[2]. He was born on April 5, 1901[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on August 4, 1981[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,632 views/month, #6,313 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Macon[2], Melvyn Douglas…
  • Melvyn Douglas died in New York City[4].
  • Melvyn Douglas was born on April 5, 1901[3].
  • Melvyn Douglas died on August 4, 1981[5].
  • Melvyn Douglas's father was Edouard Gregory Hesselberg[11].
  • Melvyn Douglas's mother was Lena Priscilla Hesselberg[12].
  • Among Melvyn Douglas's spouses was Helen Gahagan Douglas[13].
  • A child of Melvyn Douglas was Gregory Hesselberg[14].
  • Melvyn Douglas held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Melvyn Douglas's native language[16].
  • Melvyn Douglas's professions included television actor[6].
  • Melvyn Douglas worked as a film actor[7].
  • Melvyn Douglas's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Melvyn Douglas worked as an actor[9].
  • Melvyn Douglas was educated at Upper Canada College[17].
  • Melvyn Douglas received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[18].
  • Melvyn Douglas received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[19].
  • Melvyn Douglas received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20].
  • Melvyn Douglas received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[21].
  • Melvyn Douglas received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Melvyn Douglas is recorded as male[23].
  • Melvyn Douglas's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Melvyn Douglas was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Melvyn Douglas's Commons category is recorded as Melvyn Douglas[26].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Macon[2], Melvyn Douglas… he was born on April 5, 1901[3]. His father was Edouard Gregory Hesselberg[11]. His mother was Lena Priscilla Hesselberg[12]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Melvyn Douglas's education included a stint at Upper Canada College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[18], an Academy Awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1936[30]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20], a theatre award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1947[33]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[21], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1952[36]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Melvyn Douglas was married to Helen Gahagan Douglas[13]. A child of him was Gregory Hesselberg[14]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Melvyn Douglas died on August 4, 1981[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

Why It Matters

Melvyn Douglas ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,632 views/month, #6,313 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Melvyn Douglas born?

Born in Macon[2], Melvyn Douglas…

Where did Melvyn Douglas die?

Melvyn Douglas died in New York City[4].

Who were Melvyn Douglas's parents?

Melvyn Douglas's father was Edouard Gregory Hesselberg[11]. Melvyn Douglas's mother was Lena Priscilla Hesselberg[12].

Who was Melvyn Douglas married to?

Melvyn Douglas's spouses include Helen Gahagan Douglas[13].

What did Melvyn Douglas do for work?

Melvyn Douglas worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did Melvyn Douglas go to school?

Melvyn Douglas was educated at Upper Canada College[17].

What awards did Melvyn Douglas receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[18], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[19], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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