Sam Wanamaker

Summary

Sam Wanamaker is a human^[1]. He was born in Chicago^[2]. He was born on June 14, 1919^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on December 18, 1993^[5]. He worked as a film actor^[6], film director^[7], stage actor^[8], theatrical director^[9], and television actor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,963 views/month, #6,127 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Sam Wanamaker's place of birth was Chicago^[2].
• Sam Wanamaker died in London^[4].
• Sam Wanamaker was born on June 14, 1919^[3].
• Sam Wanamaker died on December 18, 1993^[5].
• Burial took place at Southwark Cathedral^[12].
• A child of Sam Wanamaker was Zoë Wanamaker^[13].
• Sam Wanamaker held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Sam Wanamaker's professions included film actor^[6].
• Sam Wanamaker's professions included film director^[7].
• Sam Wanamaker's professions included stage actor^[8].
• Sam Wanamaker's professions included theatrical director^[9].
• Sam Wanamaker's professions included television actor^[10].
• Sam Wanamaker's education included a stint at University of Valladolid^[15].
• Sam Wanamaker's education included a stint at Drake University^[16].
• Sam Wanamaker received the Laurence Olivier Awards^[17].
• Sam Wanamaker received the Benjamin Franklin Medal^[18].
• Sam Wanamaker received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19].
• Sam Wanamaker received the Society of London Theatre Special Award^[20].
• Sam Wanamaker is recorded as male^[21].
• Sam Wanamaker's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Sam Wanamaker's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[23].
• Sam Wanamaker's Commons category is recorded as Sam Wanamaker^[24].
• The cause of death was lung cancer^[25].
• Sam Wanamaker was part of the conflict World War II^[26].
• Sam Wanamaker's family name is recorded as Wanamaker^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago^[2], Sam Wanamaker… he was born on June 14, 1919^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Valladolid^[15], a public university^[28], in Spain^[29], founded in 1241^[30] and Drake University^[16], a private university^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1881^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor^[6], film director^[7], stage actor^[8], theatrical director^[9], and television actor^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Laurence Olivier Awards^[17], a group of awards^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1976^[36]; Benjamin Franklin Medal^[18], an award^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1956^[39]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19], a grade of an order^[40], in United Kingdom^[41]; and Society of London Theatre Special Award^[20], a theatre award^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1976^[44].

Personal Life

A child of Sam Wanamaker was Zoë Wanamaker^[13].

Death and Burial

Sam Wanamaker died on December 18, 1993^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer^[25]. He is buried at Southwark Cathedral^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sam Wanamaker include Sam Wanamaker Award^[45], an award^[46], in United Kingdom^[47], founded in 1994^[48].

Why It Matters

Sam Wanamaker ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,963 views/month, #6,127 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

Entities named for him include Sam Wanamaker Award^[45], an award^[46], in United Kingdom^[47], founded in 1994^[48].

FAQs

Where was Sam Wanamaker born?

Born in Chicago^[2], Sam Wanamaker…

Where did Sam Wanamaker die?

Sam Wanamaker passed away in London^[4].

What did Sam Wanamaker do for work?

Sam Wanamaker worked as film actor^[6], film director^[7], stage actor^[8], theatrical director^[9], and television actor^[10].

Where did Sam Wanamaker go to school?

Sam Wanamaker was educated at University of Valladolid^[15] and Drake University^[16].

What awards did Sam Wanamaker receive?

Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards^[17], Benjamin Franklin Medal^[18], Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[19], and Society of London Theatre Special Award^[20].