Phyllis Fraser

American socialite, writer, publisher, and actress (1916-2006)
Person human Q7188553
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Phyllis Fraser

Summary

Phyllis Fraser is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Kansas City[2]. She was born on April 13, 1916[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on November 24, 2006[5]. She worked as an actor[6], writer[7], socialite[8], children's writer[9], and publisher[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (569 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Phyllis Fraser's place of birth was Kansas City[2].
  • Phyllis Fraser passed away in New York City[4].
  • Phyllis Fraser was born on April 13, 1916[3].
  • Phyllis Fraser died on November 24, 2006[5].
  • Among Phyllis Fraser's spouses was Robert Ferdinand Wagner Jr.[12].
  • Phyllis Fraser was married to Bennett Cerf[13].
  • A child of Phyllis Fraser was Christopher Cerf[14].
  • Phyllis Fraser held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Phyllis Fraser's native language[16].
  • Phyllis Fraser's professions included actor[6].
  • Phyllis Fraser's professions included writer[7].
  • Phyllis Fraser worked as a socialite[8].
  • Phyllis Fraser worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Phyllis Fraser's professions included publisher[10].
  • Phyllis Fraser worked as a journalist[17].
  • Phyllis Fraser received the Rachel Carson Award[18].
  • Phyllis Fraser is recorded as female[19].
  • Phyllis Fraser's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Phyllis Fraser's residence is recorded as New York City[21].
  • Phyllis Fraser's family name is recorded as Fraser[22].
  • Phyllis Fraser's given name is recorded as Phyllis[23].
  • Phyllis Fraser's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[24].
  • Phyllis Fraser's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Phyllis Fraser's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Helen Brown Nichols'}[26].
  • Phyllis Fraser's start of work period is recorded as 1932[27].

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Origins and Family

Phyllis Fraser's place of birth was Kansas City[2]. She was born on April 13, 1916[3]. English was her native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], writer[7], socialite[8], children's writer[9], publisher[10], and journalist[17].

Recognition

Phyllis Fraser received the Rachel Carson Award[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Robert Ferdinand Wagner Jr.[12], a diplomat[28], 1910–1991[29], of United States[30], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[31] and Bennett Cerf[13], a publisher[32], 1898–1971[33], of United States[34], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[35], specialised in television production[36]. A child of Phyllis Fraser was Christopher Cerf[14].

Death and Burial

Phyllis Fraser died on November 24, 2006[5]. She died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Phyllis Fraser ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (569 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[11] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Phyllis Fraser born?

Phyllis Fraser's place of birth was Kansas City[2].

Where did Phyllis Fraser die?

Phyllis Fraser passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Phyllis Fraser married to?

Phyllis Fraser's spouses include Robert Ferdinand Wagner Jr.[12] and Bennett Cerf[13].

What did Phyllis Fraser do for work?

Phyllis Fraser worked as actor[6], writer[7], socialite[8], children's writer[9], and publisher[10].

What awards did Phyllis Fraser receive?

Honors received include Rachel Carson Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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