Richard Whorf

American actor, director and author (1906–1966)
Person human Q3431326
Richard Whorf
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Richard Whorf

Summary

Richard Whorf is a human[1]. He was born in Winthrop[2]. He was born on June 4, 1906[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on December 14, 1966[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film producer[7], television actor[8], costume designer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Whorf's place of birth was Winthrop[2].
  • Richard Whorf passed away in Santa Monica[4].
  • Richard Whorf was born on June 4, 1906[3].
  • Richard Whorf died on December 14, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Richard Whorf held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Richard Whorf's native language[14].
  • Richard Whorf worked as an actor[6].
  • Richard Whorf's professions included film producer[7].
  • Richard Whorf worked as a television actor[8].
  • Richard Whorf worked as a costume designer[9].
  • Richard Whorf worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Richard Whorf's professions included film director[15].
  • Richard Whorf received the Tony Award for Best Costume Design[16].
  • Richard Whorf received the Donaldson Awards[17].
  • Richard Whorf is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Whorf's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Whorf's Commons category is recorded as Richard Whorf[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Richard Whorf's family name is recorded as Whorf[22].
  • Richard Whorf's given name is recorded as Richard[23].
  • Richard Whorf's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Richard Whorf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Richard Whorf's writing language is recorded as English[26].
  • Richard Whorf's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Richard Whorf[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Whorf was born in Winthrop[2]. He was born on June 4, 1906[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Costume Design[16], an award for best costume design[28], in United States[29], founded in 1947[30] and Donaldson Awards[17], a theatre award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1944[33].

Death and Burial

Richard Whorf died on December 14, 1966[5]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Whorf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Richard Whorf born?

Richard Whorf was born in Winthrop[2].

Where did Richard Whorf die?

Richard Whorf died in Santa Monica[4].

What did Richard Whorf do for work?

Richard Whorf worked as actor[6], film producer[7], television actor[8], costume designer[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Richard Whorf receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Costume Design[16] and Donaldson Awards[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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