Tay Garnett

American film director and writer (1894–1977)
Person human Q1348110
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Tay Garnett

Summary

Tay Garnett is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on June 13, 1894[3]. He passed away in California[4]. He died on October 3, 1977[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film producer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Tay Garnett's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Tay Garnett died in California[4].
  • Tay Garnett was born on June 13, 1894[3].
  • Tay Garnett died on October 3, 1977[5].
  • Among Tay Garnett's spouses was Patsy Ruth Miller[12].
  • A child of Tay Garnett was Q138711187[13].
  • Tay Garnett held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Tay Garnett's native language[15].
  • Tay Garnett's professions included film director[6].
  • Tay Garnett's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Tay Garnett worked as an actor[8].
  • Tay Garnett worked as a film producer[9].
  • Tay Garnett worked as a director[10].
  • Tay Garnett's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].
  • Tay Garnett received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Tay Garnett is recorded as male[18].
  • Tay Garnett's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Tay Garnett's Commons category is recorded as Tay Garnett[20].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[21].
  • Tay Garnett was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Tay Garnett's family name is recorded as Garnett[23].
  • Tay Garnett's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • Tay Garnett's given name is recorded as Taylor[25].
  • Tay Garnett's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Tay Garnett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tay Garnett was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on June 13, 1894[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Tay Garnett was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film producer[9], and director[10].

Recognition

Tay Garnett received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Among Tay Garnett's spouses was Patsy Ruth Miller[12]. A child of him was Q138711187[13].

Death and Burial

Tay Garnett died on October 3, 1977[5]. He passed away in California[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[21].

Why It Matters

Tay Garnett ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Tay Garnett born?

Tay Garnett's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Where did Tay Garnett die?

Tay Garnett passed away in California[4].

Who was Tay Garnett married to?

Tay Garnett's spouses include Patsy Ruth Miller[12].

What did Tay Garnett do for work?

Tay Garnett worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film producer[9], and director[10].

Where did Tay Garnett go to school?

Tay Garnett was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].

What awards did Tay Garnett receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . isfdb.org. isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . id.lib.harvard.edu. id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict World War I
    Sex or gender male
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    Manner of death natural causes
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