Robert Benchley

American writer and actor (1889-1945)
Person human Q1790472
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Robert Benchley

Summary

Robert Benchley is a human[1]. Born in Worcester[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1889[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on November 21, 1945[5]. He worked as an actor[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,046 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Worcester[2], Robert Benchley…
  • Robert Benchley died in New York City[4].
  • Robert Benchley was born on September 15, 1889[3].
  • Robert Benchley died on November 21, 1945[5].
  • Robert Benchley is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery[10].
  • Robert Benchley's father was Charles Henry Benchley[11].
  • A child of Robert Benchley was Nathaniel Benchley[12].
  • Robert Benchley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Robert Benchley's native language[14].
  • Robert Benchley's professions included actor[6].
  • Robert Benchley's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Robert Benchley worked as a journalist[8].
  • Robert Benchley was educated at Harvard University[15].
  • Robert Benchley was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[16].
  • Robert Benchley's education included a stint at South High Community School[17].
  • Robert Benchley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Robert Benchley was a member of New York Drama Critics' Circle[19].
  • Robert Benchley is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert Benchley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robert Benchley's Commons category is recorded as Robert Benchley[22].
  • Robert Benchley's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[23].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[24].
  • Robert Benchley's family name is recorded as Benchley[25].
  • Robert Benchley's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Benchley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Benchley's place of birth was Worcester[2]. He was born on September 15, 1889[3]. His father was Charles Henry Benchley[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Phillips Exeter Academy[16], a private school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1781[34]; and South High Community School[17], a school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8].

Recognition

Robert Benchley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

Personal Life

A child of Robert Benchley was Nathaniel Benchley[12].

Death and Burial

Robert Benchley died on November 21, 1945[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[24]. He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Benchley ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,046 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Groucho Marx[39], a comedian[40], 1890–1977[41], of United States[42], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[43].

FAQs

Where was Robert Benchley born?

Robert Benchley's place of birth was Worcester[2].

Where did Robert Benchley die?

Robert Benchley passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Robert Benchley's parents?

Robert Benchley's father was Charles Henry Benchley[11].

What did Robert Benchley do for work?

Robert Benchley worked as actor[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Robert Benchley go to school?

Robert Benchley was educated at Harvard University[15], Phillips Exeter Academy[16], and South High Community School[17].

What awards did Robert Benchley receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

Who did Robert Benchley influence?

Robert Benchley has been cited as an influence by Groucho Marx[39].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . CineMagia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, screenwriter, journalist
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  2. 10d ago · Difool · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Robert
    Child Nathaniel Benchley
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Manner of death natural causes
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