Theodore Bikel

Austrian-American actor, folk singer, musician, composer, unionist and political activist (1924-2015)
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Theodore Bikel

Summary

Theodore Bikel is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1924[3]. He died in Westwood[4]. He died on July 21, 2015[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], businessperson[8], musician[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,665 views/month, #6,561 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theodore Bikel's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Theodore Bikel passed away in Westwood[4].
  • Theodore Bikel was born on May 2, 1924[3].
  • Theodore Bikel died on July 21, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
  • Among Theodore Bikel's spouses was Tamara Brooks[13].
  • Theodore Bikel held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Theodore Bikel held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Theodore Bikel held citizenship in Israel[16].
  • Theodore Bikel is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].
  • Theodore Bikel worked as a television actor[6].
  • Theodore Bikel's professions included film actor[7].
  • Theodore Bikel worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Theodore Bikel worked as a musician[9].
  • Theodore Bikel's professions included stage actor[10].
  • Theodore Bikel worked as a trade unionist[18].
  • Theodore Bikel held the position of President of Actors Equity Association[19].
  • Theodore Bikel's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Theodore Bikel is The Little Traitor[21].
  • Theodore Bikel received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Theodore Bikel is recorded as male[23].
  • Theodore Bikel's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Theodore Bikel was affiliated with the Meretz[25].
  • Theodore Bikel's record label is recorded as Elektra[26].
  • Theodore Bikel's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Bikel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Theodore Bikel… he was born on May 2, 1924[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].

Education

Theodore Bikel's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], businessperson[8], musician[9], stage actor[10], and trade unionist[18]. Theodore Bikel held the position of President of Actors Equity Association[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Theodore Bikel is The Little Traitor[21].

Recognition

Theodore Bikel received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

Personal Life

Theodore Bikel was married to Tamara Brooks[13]. He was affiliated with the Meretz[25].

Death and Burial

Theodore Bikel died on July 21, 2015[5]. He passed away in Westwood[4]. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Theodore Bikel ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,665 views/month, #6,561 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Theodore Bikel born?

Theodore Bikel's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Theodore Bikel die?

Theodore Bikel died in Westwood[4].

Who was Theodore Bikel married to?

Theodore Bikel's spouses include Tamara Brooks[13].

What did Theodore Bikel do for work?

Theodore Bikel worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], businessperson[8], musician[9], and stage actor[10].

Where did Theodore Bikel go to school?

Theodore Bikel was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20].

What awards did Theodore Bikel receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . RADA Student & graduate profiles. rada.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . 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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    Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
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