Sidney Drew

American comedian and filmmaker (1863-1919)
Person human Q3483322
Sidney Drew
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Sidney Drew

Summary

Sidney Drew is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 28, 1863[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 9, 1919[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sidney Drew's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Sidney Drew passed away in New York City[4].
  • Sidney Drew was born on August 28, 1863[3].
  • Sidney Drew was born on 1863[11].
  • Sidney Drew died on April 9, 1919[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Vernon Cemetery[12].
  • Sidney Drew's mother was Louisa Lane Drew[13].
  • Sidney Drew was married to Gladys Rankin[14].
  • Among Sidney Drew's spouses was Lucille McVey[15].
  • A child of Sidney Drew was Sidney Rankin Drew[16].
  • Sidney Drew held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Sidney Drew's native language[18].
  • Sidney Drew worked as a film director[6].
  • Sidney Drew's professions included actor[7].
  • Sidney Drew worked as a film actor[8].
  • Sidney Drew's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Sidney Drew was employed by Vitagraph Studios[19].
  • Among Sidney Drew's employers was Metro Pictures[20].
  • Sidney Drew was employed by Paramount Pictures[21].
  • Sidney Drew is recorded as male[22].
  • Sidney Drew's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sidney Drew is part of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Drew[24].
  • Sidney Drew's Commons category is recorded as Sidney Drew[25].
  • Sidney Drew's family name is recorded as Drew[26].
  • Sidney Drew's given name is recorded as Sidney[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sidney Drew's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 28, 1863[3] and 1863[11]. His mother was Louisa Lane Drew[13]. English was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and screenwriter[9]. Employers include Vitagraph Studios[19], a film production company[28], in United States[29], founded in 1897[30], headquartered in United States[31]; Metro Pictures[20], a business[32], in United States[33], founded in 1915[34], headquartered in Los Angeles[35]; and Paramount Pictures[21], a film production company[36], in United States[37], founded in 1912[38], headquartered in Los Angeles[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gladys Rankin[14], a playwright[40], 1874–1914[41], of United States[42] and Lucille McVey[15], an actor[43], 1890–1925[44], of United States[45]. A child of Sidney Drew was Sidney Rankin Drew[16].

Death and Burial

Sidney Drew died on April 9, 1919[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Mount Vernon Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Sidney Drew ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Sidney Drew born?

Sidney Drew was born in New York City[2].

Where did Sidney Drew die?

Sidney Drew passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Sidney Drew's parents?

Sidney Drew's mother was Louisa Lane Drew[13].

Who was Sidney Drew married to?

Sidney Drew's spouses include Gladys Rankin[14] and Lucille McVey[15].

What did Sidney Drew do for work?

Sidney Drew worked as film director[6], actor[7], film actor[8], and screenwriter[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Retrieved . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Retrieved . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Retrieved . wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of
    Given name Sidney
    Partner in business or sport Gladys Rankin, Lucille McVey
    Spouse Gladys Rankin, Lucille McVey
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