Monty Woolley

American actor (1888–1963)
Person human Q1393843
Monty Woolley
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Monty Woolley

Summary

Monty Woolley is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on August 17, 1888[3]. He died in Albany[4]. He died on May 6, 1963[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], theatrical director[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Monty Woolley was born in New York City[2].
  • Monty Woolley passed away in Albany[4].
  • Monty Woolley was born on August 17, 1888[3].
  • Monty Woolley died on May 6, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Greenridge Cemetery[12].
  • Monty Woolley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Monty Woolley worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Monty Woolley's professions included film actor[7].
  • Monty Woolley worked as a television actor[8].
  • Monty Woolley worked as a theatrical director[9].
  • Monty Woolley worked as an actor[10].
  • Among Monty Woolley's employers was Yale University[14].
  • Monty Woolley was educated at Harvard University[15].
  • Monty Woolley's education included a stint at Yale University[16].
  • Monty Woolley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Monty Woolley is recorded as male[18].
  • Monty Woolley's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Monty Woolley's Commons category is recorded as Monty Woolley[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Monty Woolley was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Monty Woolley's family name is recorded as Woolley[23].
  • Monty Woolley's given name is recorded as Monty[24].
  • Monty Woolley's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • Monty Woolley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Monty Woolley's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Monty Woolley's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on August 17, 1888[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Yale University[16], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], theatrical director[9], and actor[10]. Among Monty Woolley's employers was Yale University[14].

Recognition

Monty Woolley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Death and Burial

Monty Woolley died on May 6, 1963[5]. He passed away in Albany[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21]. He is buried at Greenridge Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Monty Woolley ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Monty Woolley born?

Monty Woolley was born in New York City[2].

Where did Monty Woolley die?

Monty Woolley died in Albany[4].

What did Monty Woolley do for work?

Monty Woolley worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], theatrical director[9], and actor[10].

Where did Monty Woolley go to school?

Monty Woolley was educated at Harvard University[15] and Yale University[16].

What awards did Monty Woolley receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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