Stan Laurel
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Stan Laurel
Summary
Stan Laurel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ulverston[2]. He was born on June 16, 1890[3]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. He died on February 23, 1965[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], screenwriter[7], comedian[8], film actor[9], and stunt performer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #4,995 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Stan Laurel's place of birth was Ulverston[2].
- Stan Laurel died in Santa Monica[4].
- Stan Laurel was born on June 16, 1890[3].
- Stan Laurel died on February 23, 1965[5].
- Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
- Stan Laurel's father was Arthur J. Jefferson[13].
- Stan Laurel was married to Lois Neilson[14].
- Among Stan Laurel's spouses was Ruth Rogers[15].
- Among Stan Laurel's spouses was Vera Ivanova Shuvalova[16].
- Stan Laurel was married to Ruth Rogers[17].
- Among Stan Laurel's spouses was Ida K. Laurel[18].
- Stan Laurel held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
- Stan Laurel's professions included stage actor[6].
- Stan Laurel worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Stan Laurel worked as a comedian[8].
- Stan Laurel's professions included film actor[9].
- Stan Laurel worked as a stunt performer[10].
- Stan Laurel worked as a film director[20].
- Stan Laurel's field of work was theatre art[21].
- Stan Laurel's field of work was film[22].
- Stan Laurel's field of work was silent film[23].
- Stan Laurel's field of work was film direction[24].
- Stan Laurel's field of work was film screenwriting[25].
- Stan Laurel's education included a stint at Kings Priory School[26].
- Stan Laurel was educated at Stonelaw High School[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1890-06-16[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1965-02-23[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: ae92e6b7-1e51-403a-9798-dd432c45df5f[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Ulverston[2], Stan Laurel… he was born on June 16, 1890[3]. His father was Arthur J. Jefferson[13].
Education
Educated at Kings Priory School[26], an academy school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1860[35]; Stonelaw High School[27], a High School[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1970[38]; King James I Academy[39], a secondary school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1605[42]; and Queen's Park Secondary School, Glasgow[43], a school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1873[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], screenwriter[7], comedian[8], film actor[9], stunt performer[10], and film director[20]. Fields of work include theatre art[21], a performing arts genre[47]; film[22]; silent film[23], a type of cinematic work[48]; film direction[24], an activity[49]; and film screenwriting[25], an occupation[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Honorary Award[51], an Academy Awards[52], in United States[53], founded in 1928[54]; Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[55], a lifetime achievement award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1962[58]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[59], a commemorative plaque[60], in United States[61].
Personal Life
Spouses include Lois Neilson[14], an actor[62], 1895–1990[63], of United States[64]; Ruth Rogers[15], an actor[65], 1907–1976[66]; Vera Ivanova Shuvalova[16], b. 1912[67]; and Ida K. Laurel[18], a singer[68], 1899–1980[69].
Death and Burial
Stan Laurel died on February 23, 1965[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[70]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Stan Laurel include 2865 Laurel[71], an asteroid[72].
Why It Matters
Stan Laurel ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #4,995 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
He has been cited as an influence by Martin Short[75], an actor[76], b. 1950[77], of Canada[78], awarded the Member of the Order of Canada[79].
Entities named for him include 2865 Laurel[71], an asteroid[72].
FAQs
Where was Stan Laurel born?
Stan Laurel's place of birth was Ulverston[2].
Where did Stan Laurel die?
Stan Laurel passed away in Santa Monica[4].
Who were Stan Laurel's parents?
Stan Laurel's father was Arthur J. Jefferson[13].
Who was Stan Laurel married to?
Stan Laurel's spouses include Lois Neilson[14], Ruth Rogers[15], Vera Ivanova Shuvalova[16], and Ruth Rogers[17].
What did Stan Laurel do for work?
Stan Laurel worked as stage actor[6], screenwriter[7], comedian[8], film actor[9], and stunt performer[10].
Where did Stan Laurel go to school?
Stan Laurel was educated at Kings Priory School[26], Stonelaw High School[27], King James I Academy[39], and Queen's Park Secondary School, Glasgow[43].
What awards did Stan Laurel receive?
Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[51], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[55], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[59].
Who did Stan Laurel influence?
Stan Laurel has been cited as an influence by Martin Short[75].