Nigel Bruce

British actor (1895-1953)
Person human Q728050
Nigel Bruce
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Nigel Bruce

Summary

Nigel Bruce is a human[1]. He was born in Ensenada[2]. He was born on February 4, 1895[3]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. He died on October 8, 1953[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (683 views/month, #6,685 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Nigel Bruce was born in Ensenada[2].
  • Nigel Bruce passed away in Santa Monica[4].
  • Nigel Bruce was born on February 4, 1895[3].
  • Nigel Bruce was born on February 14, 1895[11].
  • Nigel Bruce died on October 8, 1953[5].
  • Burial took place at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[12].
  • Nigel Bruce's father was Sir William Bruce, 10th Baronet[13].
  • Nigel Bruce's mother was Angelica Selby[14].
  • Among Nigel Bruce's spouses was Violet Pauline Shelton[15].
  • A child of Nigel Bruce was Pauline Margaret Bruce[16].
  • A child of Nigel Bruce was Jennifer Beryl Bruce[17].
  • Nigel Bruce held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Nigel Bruce's professions included actor[6].
  • Nigel Bruce's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Nigel Bruce worked as a film actor[8].
  • Nigel Bruce worked as a television actor[9].
  • Nigel Bruce's education included a stint at Abingdon School[19].
  • Nigel Bruce received the British War Medal[20].
  • Nigel Bruce is recorded as male[21].
  • Nigel Bruce's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Nigel Bruce's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Nigel Bruce's Commons category is recorded as Nigel Bruce[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Nigel Bruce was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Nigel Bruce's family name is recorded as Bruce[27].

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Origins and Family

Nigel Bruce was born in Ensenada[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 4, 1895[3] and February 14, 1895[11]. His father was Sir William Bruce, 10th Baronet[13]. His mother was Angelica Selby[14].

Education

Nigel Bruce was educated at Abingdon School[19].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Nigel Bruce received the British War Medal[20].

Personal Life

Among Nigel Bruce's spouses was Violet Pauline Shelton[15]. Children include Pauline Margaret Bruce[16], b. 1922[28] and Jennifer Beryl Bruce[17], 1924–1991[29].

Death and Burial

Nigel Bruce died on October 8, 1953[5]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Burial took place at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[12].

Why It Matters

Nigel Bruce ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (683 views/month, #6,685 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Nigel Bruce born?

Born in Ensenada[2], Nigel Bruce…

Where did Nigel Bruce die?

Nigel Bruce died in Santa Monica[4].

Who were Nigel Bruce's parents?

Nigel Bruce's father was Sir William Bruce, 10th Baronet[13]. Nigel Bruce's mother was Angelica Selby[14].

Who was Nigel Bruce married to?

Nigel Bruce's spouses include Violet Pauline Shelton[15].

What did Nigel Bruce do for work?

Nigel Bruce worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9].

Where did Nigel Bruce go to school?

Nigel Bruce was educated at Abingdon School[19].

What awards did Nigel Bruce receive?

Honors received include British War Medal[20].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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