Ray Bolger

American actor (1904–1987)
Person human Q240886
Ray Bolger
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Ray Bolger

Summary

Ray Bolger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dorchester[2]. He was born on January 10, 1904[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 15, 1987[5]. He worked as an actor[6], singer[7], television actor[8], stage actor[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,818 views/month, #5,801 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ray Bolger was born in Dorchester[2].
  • Ray Bolger passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Ray Bolger was born on January 10, 1904[3].
  • Ray Bolger died on January 15, 1987[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Among Ray Bolger's spouses was Gwendolyn Rickard[13].
  • Ray Bolger held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Ray Bolger's native language[15].
  • Ray Bolger worked as an actor[6].
  • Ray Bolger worked as a singer[7].
  • Ray Bolger's professions included television actor[8].
  • Ray Bolger's professions included stage actor[9].
  • Ray Bolger's professions included film actor[10].
  • Ray Bolger's professions included dancer[16].
  • Ray Bolger was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[17].
  • Ray Bolger was educated at Dorchester High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Ray Bolger is The Wizard of Oz[19].
  • Ray Bolger received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[20].
  • Ray Bolger received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • Ray Bolger is recorded as male[22].
  • Ray Bolger's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ray Bolger was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].
  • Ray Bolger's Commons category is recorded as Ray Bolger[25].
  • The cause of death was bladder cancer[26].
  • Ray Bolger's family name is recorded as Q37223845[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ray Bolger's place of birth was Dorchester[2]. He was born on January 10, 1904[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Ray Bolger's education included a stint at Dorchester High School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer[7], television actor[8], stage actor[9], film actor[10], and dancer[16]. Among Ray Bolger's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ray Bolger is The Wizard of Oz[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[20], a theatre award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1948[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Ray Bolger was married to Gwendolyn Rickard[13]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Ray Bolger died on January 15, 1987[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was bladder cancer[26]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ray Bolger ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,818 views/month, #5,801 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ray Bolger born?

Ray Bolger's place of birth was Dorchester[2].

Where did Ray Bolger die?

Ray Bolger died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Ray Bolger married to?

Ray Bolger's spouses include Gwendolyn Rickard[13].

What did Ray Bolger do for work?

Ray Bolger worked as actor[6], singer[7], television actor[8], stage actor[9], and film actor[10].

Where did Ray Bolger go to school?

Ray Bolger was educated at Dorchester High School[18].

What awards did Ray Bolger receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[20] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, singer, television actor +4
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  2. 7d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Given name Ray, Raymond, Wallace
    Nominated for Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
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