Spade Cooley

American big band leader, actor, television personality (1910–1969)
Person human Q366469
Spade Cooley
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Spade Cooley

Summary

Spade Cooley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oklahoma[2]. He was born on December 17, 1910[3]. He died in Vacaville[4]. He died on November 23, 1969[5]. He worked as an actor[6], singer-songwriter[7], television presenter[8], conductor[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,477 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Spade Cooley's place of birth was Oklahoma[2].
  • Spade Cooley died in Vacaville[4].
  • Spade Cooley was born on December 17, 1910[3].
  • Spade Cooley died on November 23, 1969[5].
  • Spade Cooley is buried at Chapel of the Chimes[12].
  • Spade Cooley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Spade Cooley's native language[14].
  • Spade Cooley's professions included actor[6].
  • Spade Cooley worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
  • Spade Cooley worked as a television presenter[8].
  • Spade Cooley's professions included conductor[9].
  • Spade Cooley's professions included stage actor[10].
  • Spade Cooley's professions included bandleader[15].
  • Spade Cooley's education included a stint at Chemawa Indian School[16].
  • Spade Cooley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Spade Cooley is recorded as male[18].
  • Spade Cooley's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Spade Cooley's genre is Western swing[20].
  • Spade Cooley's record label is recorded as Charly Records[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Spade Cooley's family name is recorded as Cooley[23].
  • Spade Cooley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Spade Cooley's instrument is recorded as fiddle[25].
  • Spade Cooley's convicted of is recorded as murder[26].
  • Spade Cooley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Spade Cooley's place of birth was Oklahoma[2]. He was born on December 17, 1910[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Spade Cooley was educated at Chemawa Indian School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer-songwriter[7], television presenter[8], conductor[9], stage actor[10], and bandleader[15].

Recognition

Spade Cooley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Death and Burial

Spade Cooley died on November 23, 1969[5]. He died in Vacaville[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Burial took place at Chapel of the Chimes[12].

Why It Matters

Spade Cooley ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,477 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Spade Cooley born?

Born in Oklahoma[2], Spade Cooley…

Where did Spade Cooley die?

Spade Cooley died in Vacaville[4].

What did Spade Cooley do for work?

Spade Cooley worked as actor[6], singer-songwriter[7], television presenter[8], conductor[9], and stage actor[10].

Where did Spade Cooley go to school?

Spade Cooley was educated at Chemawa Indian School[16].

What awards did Spade Cooley receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · TapuriaBot · 2026-08-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Convicted of → murder
    Family name → Cooley
    Writing language → English
    Country of citizenship → United States
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