Ray Milland

Welsh-American actor and film director (1907–1986)
Person human Q181774
Ray Milland
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Ray Milland

Summary

Ray Milland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Neath[2]. He was born on January 3, 1907[3]. He passed away in Torrance[4]. He died on March 10, 1986[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,322 views/month, #6,096 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ray Milland's place of birth was Neath[2].
  • Ray Milland died in Torrance[4].
  • Ray Milland was born on January 3, 1907[3].
  • Ray Milland died on March 10, 1986[5].
  • Ray Milland held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Ray Milland held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Ray Milland's native language[14].
  • Ray Milland worked as an actor[6].
  • Ray Milland worked as a film director[7].
  • Ray Milland worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Ray Milland worked as a film actor[9].
  • Ray Milland's professions included television actor[10].
  • Ray Milland's professions included film producer[15].
  • Ray Milland was educated at Kings Monkton School[16].
  • Ray Milland received the Academy Award for Best Actor[17].
  • Ray Milland received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[18].
  • Ray Milland received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[19].
  • Ray Milland received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[20].
  • Ray Milland received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • Ray Milland is recorded as male[22].
  • Ray Milland's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ray Milland was affiliated with the California Republican Party[24].
  • Ray Milland's genre is Western film[25].
  • Ray Milland's genre is drama film[26].
  • Ray Milland's genre is psychological thriller film[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ray Milland's place of birth was Neath[2]. He was born on January 3, 1907[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Ray Milland's education included a stint at Kings Monkton School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], television actor[10], and film producer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actor[17], an award for best leading actor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30]; National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[18], an award for best leading actor[31], in United States[32], founded in 1945[33]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[19], a Golden Globe Awards[34], founded in 1943[35]; Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[20], a class of award[36], in France[37], founded in 1946[38]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Ray Milland was affiliated with the California Republican Party[24].

Death and Burial

Ray Milland died on March 10, 1986[5]. He died in Torrance[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[41].

Why It Matters

Ray Milland ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,322 views/month, #6,096 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ray Milland born?

Ray Milland's place of birth was Neath[2].

Where did Ray Milland die?

Ray Milland passed away in Torrance[4].

What did Ray Milland do for work?

Ray Milland worked as actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Ray Milland go to school?

Ray Milland was educated at Kings Monkton School[16].

What awards did Ray Milland receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[17], National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[18], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[19], and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . goldenglobes.com. Retrieved . goldenglobes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [41] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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
  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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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