Richard Thorpe

American actor and film director (1896-1991)
Person human Q216748
Richard Thorpe
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Richard Thorpe

Summary

Richard Thorpe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hutchinson[2]. He was born on February 24, 1896[3]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. He died on May 1, 1991[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hutchinson[2], Richard Thorpe…
  • Richard Thorpe passed away in Palm Springs[4].
  • Richard Thorpe was born on February 24, 1896[3].
  • Richard Thorpe died on May 1, 1991[5].
  • A child of Richard Thorpe was Jerry Thorpe[12].
  • Richard Thorpe held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Richard Thorpe's native language[14].
  • Richard Thorpe worked as a film director[6].
  • Richard Thorpe's professions included actor[7].
  • Richard Thorpe worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Richard Thorpe worked as a film actor[9].
  • Richard Thorpe worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Richard Thorpe worked as a director[15].
  • Richard Thorpe received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16].
  • Richard Thorpe received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Richard Thorpe is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Thorpe's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Thorpe's Commons category is recorded as Richard Thorpe[20].
  • Richard Thorpe's family name is recorded as Thorpe[21].
  • Richard Thorpe's given name is recorded as Richard[22].
  • Richard Thorpe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Richard Thorpe's writing language is recorded as English[24].
  • Richard Thorpe's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Richard Thorpe[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hutchinson[2], Richard Thorpe… he was born on February 24, 1896[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16], a class of award[26], in United States[27] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], a commemorative plaque[28], in United States[29].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Thorpe was Jerry Thorpe[12].

Death and Burial

Richard Thorpe died on May 1, 1991[5]. He passed away in Palm Springs[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Thorpe ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Richard Thorpe born?

Born in Hutchinson[2], Richard Thorpe…

Where did Richard Thorpe die?

Richard Thorpe died in Palm Springs[4].

What did Richard Thorpe do for work?

Richard Thorpe worked as film director[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Richard Thorpe receive?

Honors received include National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Hutchinson
    Aliases
    Family name Thorpe
    Writing language English
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