Paul Muni

Austrian-born American stage and film actor (1895-1967)
Person human Q182292
Paul Muni
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Paul Muni

Summary

Paul Muni is a human[1]. Born in Lviv[2], he… he was born on September 22, 1895[3]. He passed away in Montecito[4]. He died on August 25, 1967[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,705 views/month, #6,506 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Muni was born in Lviv[2].
  • Paul Muni died in Montecito[4].
  • Paul Muni was born on September 22, 1895[3].
  • Paul Muni died on August 25, 1967[5].
  • Paul Muni is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].
  • Among Paul Muni's spouses was Q138898596[11].
  • Paul Muni held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Paul Muni's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Paul Muni's professions included film actor[7].
  • Paul Muni's professions included television actor[8].
  • Paul Muni was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[13].
  • Paul Muni received the Academy Award for Best Actor[14].
  • Paul Muni received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[15].
  • Paul Muni received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor[16].
  • Paul Muni received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Paul Muni received the Donaldson Awards[18].
  • Paul Muni is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Muni's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Muni's Commons category is recorded as Paul Muni[21].
  • Paul Muni's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[22].
  • The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[23].
  • Paul Muni's family name is recorded as Muni[24].
  • Paul Muni's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Muni's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Paul Muni[26].
  • Paul Muni's Commons gallery is recorded as Paul Muni[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Muni's place of birth was Lviv[2]. He was born on September 22, 1895[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. Among Paul Muni's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actor[14], an award for best leading actor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[15], a theatre award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1947[33]; Volpi Cup for Best Actor[16], an award for best leading actor[34], in Italy[35]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], a commemorative plaque[36], in United States[37]; and Donaldson Awards[18], a theatre award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1944[40].

Personal Life

Among Paul Muni's spouses was Q138898596[11].

Death and Burial

Paul Muni died on August 25, 1967[5]. He died in Montecito[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[23]. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Paul Muni ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,705 views/month, #6,506 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Paul Muni born?

Born in Lviv[2], Paul Muni…

Where did Paul Muni die?

Paul Muni passed away in Montecito[4].

Who was Paul Muni married to?

Paul Muni's spouses include Q138898596[11].

What did Paul Muni do for work?

Paul Muni worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

What awards did Paul Muni receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[14], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[15], Volpi Cup for Best Actor[16], and 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] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . archive.ph. archive.ph. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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