Robert Z. Leonard

American film director (1889-1968)
Person human Q269731
Robert Z. Leonard
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Robert Z. Leonard

Summary

Robert Z. Leonard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on October 7, 1889[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on August 27, 1968[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], actor[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Z. Leonard was born in Chicago[2].
  • Robert Z. Leonard passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Robert Z. Leonard was born on October 7, 1889[3].
  • Robert Z. Leonard died on August 27, 1968[5].
  • Robert Z. Leonard is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Robert Z. Leonard was married to Mae Murray[13].
  • Robert Z. Leonard was married to Gertrude Olmstead[14].
  • Robert Z. Leonard held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Robert Z. Leonard's native language[16].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's professions included film director[6].
  • Robert Z. Leonard worked as a film producer[7].
  • Robert Z. Leonard worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Robert Z. Leonard worked as an actor[9].
  • Robert Z. Leonard worked as a film actor[10].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's professions included film screenwriter[17].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's field of work was film[18].
  • Robert Z. Leonard received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Robert Z. Leonard is recorded as male[20].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's Commons category is recorded as Robert Z. Leonard[22].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's family name is recorded as Leonard[23].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's given name is recorded as Robert[24].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director[26].
  • Robert Z. Leonard's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Robert Z. Leonard… he was born on October 7, 1889[3]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], actor[9], film actor[10], and film screenwriter[17]. Robert Z. Leonard's field of work was film[18].

Recognition

Robert Z. Leonard received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mae Murray[13], a film producer[28], 1885–1965[29], of United States[30], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31] and Gertrude Olmstead[14], an actor[32], 1897–1975[33], of United States[34].

Death and Burial

Robert Z. Leonard died on August 27, 1968[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Z. Leonard ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Robert Z. Leonard born?

Robert Z. Leonard's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Robert Z. Leonard die?

Robert Z. Leonard passed away in Beverly Hills[4].

Who was Robert Z. Leonard married to?

Robert Z. Leonard's spouses include Mae Murray[13] and Gertrude Olmstead[14].

What did Robert Z. Leonard do for work?

Robert Z. Leonard worked as film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], actor[9], and film actor[10].

What awards did Robert Z. Leonard receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: 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
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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