Michael Wilding

English television and film actor (1912-1979)
Person human Q1385992
Michael Wilding
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Michael Wilding

Summary

Michael Wilding is a human[1]. Born in Leigh-on-Sea[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1912[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 8, 1979[5]. He worked as an actor[6], talent agent[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,028 views/month, #6,238 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leigh-on-Sea[2], Michael Wilding…
  • Michael Wilding passed away in London[4].
  • Michael Wilding was born on July 23, 1912[3].
  • Michael Wilding died on July 8, 1979[5].
  • Michael Wilding's father was Henry Wilding[12].
  • Michael Wilding's mother was Ethel Thomas[13].
  • Michael Wilding was married to Elizabeth Taylor[14].
  • Michael Wilding was married to Margaret Leighton[15].
  • Michael Wilding was married to Kay Young[16].
  • Michael Wilding was married to Susan Nell[17].
  • A child of Michael Wilding was Michael Wilding Jr.[18].
  • A child of Michael Wilding was Christopher Wilding[19].
  • Michael Wilding held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Michael Wilding worked as an actor[6].
  • Michael Wilding worked as a talent agent[7].
  • Michael Wilding's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Michael Wilding worked as a film actor[9].
  • Michael Wilding worked as a television actor[10].
  • Michael Wilding was educated at Christ's Hospital[21].
  • Michael Wilding is recorded as male[22].
  • Michael Wilding's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Michael Wilding's Commons category is recorded as Michael Wilding[24].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[25].
  • Michael Wilding's family name is recorded as Wilding[26].
  • Michael Wilding's given name is recorded as Michael[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Wilding's place of birth was Leigh-on-Sea[2]. He was born on July 23, 1912[3]. His father was Henry Wilding[12]. His mother was Ethel Thomas[13].

Education

Michael Wilding was educated at Christ's Hospital[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], talent agent[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Taylor[14], a philanthropist[28], 1932–2011[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[31]; Margaret Leighton[15], a stage actor[32], 1922–1976[33], of United Kingdom[34], awarded the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[35]; Kay Young[16]; and Susan Nell[17], 1908–1987[36]. Children include Michael Wilding Jr.[18], an actor[37], b. 1953[38], of United States[39] and Christopher Wilding[19], b. 1955[40], of United States[41].

Death and Burial

Michael Wilding died on July 8, 1979[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[25].

Why It Matters

Michael Wilding ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,028 views/month, #6,238 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Michael Wilding born?

Michael Wilding's place of birth was Leigh-on-Sea[2].

Where did Michael Wilding die?

Michael Wilding passed away in London[4].

Who were Michael Wilding's parents?

Michael Wilding's father was Henry Wilding[12]. Michael Wilding's mother was Ethel Thomas[13].

Who was Michael Wilding married to?

Michael Wilding's spouses include Elizabeth Taylor[14], Margaret Leighton[15], Kay Young[16], and Susan Nell[17].

What did Michael Wilding do for work?

Michael Wilding worked as actor[6], talent agent[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Michael Wilding go to school?

Michael Wilding was educated at Christ's Hospital[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . 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. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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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