Ruth Etting

American singer, vaudevillian, musical theatre performer and film actress (1897–1978)
Person human Q456051
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Ruth Etting

Summary

Ruth Etting is a human[1]. Her place of birth was David City[2]. She was born on November 23, 1897[3]. She passed away in Colorado Springs[4]. She died on September 24, 1978[5]. She worked as a singer[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and Ziegfeld girl[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (853 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ruth Etting's place of birth was David City[2].
  • Ruth Etting passed away in Colorado Springs[4].
  • Ruth Etting was born on November 23, 1897[3].
  • Ruth Etting was born on November 23, 1896[11].
  • Ruth Etting died on September 24, 1978[5].
  • Ruth Etting is buried at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum[12].
  • Ruth Etting held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ruth Etting worked as a singer[6].
  • Ruth Etting's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Ruth Etting worked as a film actor[8].
  • Ruth Etting's professions included Ziegfeld girl[9].
  • Ruth Etting received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
  • Ruth Etting is recorded as female[15].
  • Ruth Etting's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ruth Etting's Commons category is recorded as Ruth Etting[17].
  • The cause of death was disease[18].
  • Ruth Etting's family name is recorded as Etting[19].
  • Ruth Etting's given name is recorded as Ruth[20].
  • Ruth Etting's official website is recorded as http://www.ruthetting.com[21].
  • Ruth Etting's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Ruth Etting's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • Ruth Etting's described by source is recorded as Ziegfeld Girls Index[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in David City[2], Ruth Etting… Recorded date of birth include November 23, 1897[3] and November 23, 1896[11].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Ruth Etting received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Ruth Etting died on September 24, 1978[5]. She passed away in Colorado Springs[4]. The cause of death was disease[18]. Burial took place at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum[12].

Why It Matters

Ruth Etting ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (853 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Etting born?

Born in David City[2], Ruth Etting…

Where did Ruth Etting die?

Ruth Etting passed away in Colorado Springs[4].

What did Ruth Etting do for work?

Ruth Etting worked as singer[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and Ziegfeld girl[9].

What awards did Ruth Etting receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ruth
    Family name Etting
    Country of citizenship United States
    Website
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