Robert Preston

American actor and singer (1918–1987)
Person human Q451811
Robert Preston
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Robert Preston

Summary

Robert Preston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Massachusetts[2]. He was born on June 8, 1918[3]. He died in Montecito[4]. He died on March 21, 1987[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (436 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Massachusetts[2], Robert Preston…
  • Robert Preston passed away in Montecito[4].
  • Robert Preston was born on June 8, 1918[3].
  • Robert Preston died on March 21, 1987[5].
  • Robert Preston is buried at at sea[11].
  • Among Robert Preston's spouses was Catherine Craig[12].
  • Robert Preston held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Robert Preston worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Robert Preston worked as a film actor[7].
  • Robert Preston's professions included television actor[8].
  • Robert Preston worked as a singer[9].
  • Robert Preston was educated at Abraham Lincoln High School[14].
  • Robert Preston received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[15].
  • Robert Preston received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[16].
  • Robert Preston is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Preston's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Preston's genre is Western[19].
  • Robert Preston's Commons category is recorded as Robert Preston[20].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[21].
  • Robert Preston was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Robert Preston's family name is recorded as Preston[23].
  • Robert Preston's given name is recorded as Robert[24].
  • Robert Preston's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Robert Preston's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[26].
  • Robert Preston's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Massachusetts[2], Robert Preston… he was born on June 8, 1918[3].

Education

Robert Preston's education included a stint at Abraham Lincoln High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and singer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[15], a theatre award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1948[30].

Personal Life

Robert Preston was married to Catherine Craig[12].

Death and Burial

Robert Preston died on March 21, 1987[5]. He passed away in Montecito[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[21]. He is buried at at sea[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Preston ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (436 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Robert Preston born?

Robert Preston was born in Massachusetts[2].

Where did Robert Preston die?

Robert Preston died in Montecito[4].

Who was Robert Preston married to?

Robert Preston's spouses include Catherine Craig[12].

What did Robert Preston do for work?

Robert Preston worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and singer[9].

Where did Robert Preston go to school?

Robert Preston was educated at Abraham Lincoln High School[14].

What awards did Robert Preston receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[15] and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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