Paul Bern

German-born American film director (1889-1932)
Person human Q64678
Paul Bern
International Newsreel (1932) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Paul Bern

Summary

Paul Bern is a human[1]. Born in Wandsbek[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1889[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on September 5, 1932[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,060 views/month, #6,924 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wandsbek[2], Paul Bern…
  • Paul Bern died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Paul Bern was born on December 3, 1889[3].
  • Paul Bern died on September 5, 1932[5].
  • Paul Bern is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[11].
  • Paul Bern was married to Jean Harlow[12].
  • Paul Bern held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Paul Bern held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Paul Bern worked as a film director[6].
  • Paul Bern's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Paul Bern worked as a film producer[8].
  • Paul Bern's professions included stage actor[9].
  • Paul Bern was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[15].
  • Paul Bern is recorded as male[16].
  • Paul Bern's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Paul Bern's Commons category is recorded as Paul Bern[18].
  • Paul Bern's family name is recorded as Bern[19].
  • Paul Bern's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Paul Bern's manner of death is recorded as suicide[21].
  • Paul Bern's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Paul Bern's start of work period is recorded as 1919[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wandsbek[2], Paul Bern… he was born on December 3, 1889[3].

Education

Paul Bern's education included a stint at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[9].

Personal Life

Among Paul Bern's spouses was Jean Harlow[12].

Death and Burial

Paul Bern died on September 5, 1932[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Paul Bern ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,060 views/month, #6,924 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was Paul Bern born?

Born in Wandsbek[2], Paul Bern…

Where did Paul Bern die?

Paul Bern passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Paul Bern married to?

Paul Bern's spouses include Jean Harlow[12].

What did Paul Bern do for work?

Paul Bern worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[9].

Where did Paul Bern go to school?

Paul Bern was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Los Angeles
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Given name Paul
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