Tod Browning

American film actor and director (1880–1962)
Person human Q51476
Tod Browning
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Tod Browning

Summary

Tod Browning is a human[1]. Born in Louisville[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1880[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on October 6, 1962[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (804 views/month, #6,807 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Tod Browning was born in Louisville[2].
  • Tod Browning died in Santa Monica[4].
  • Tod Browning was born on July 12, 1880[3].
  • Tod Browning died on October 6, 1962[5].
  • Tod Browning is buried at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery[12].
  • Tod Browning was married to Alice Wilson[13].
  • Tod Browning held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Tod Browning's native language[15].
  • Tod Browning worked as an actor[6].
  • Tod Browning's professions included film director[7].
  • Tod Browning worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Tod Browning worked as a film actor[9].
  • Tod Browning's professions included film producer[10].
  • Tod Browning's professions included stage actor[16].
  • Tod Browning's field of work was film[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Tod Browning is London After Midnight[18].
  • Tod Browning received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Tod Browning is recorded as male[20].
  • Tod Browning's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Tod Browning's Commons category is recorded as Tod Browning[22].
  • The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[23].
  • Tod Browning's family name is recorded as Browning[24].
  • Tod Browning's given name is recorded as Tod[25].
  • Tod Browning's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Tod Browning's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Tod Browning was born in Louisville[2]. He was born on July 12, 1880[3]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], film producer[10], and stage actor[16]. Tod Browning's field of work was film[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tod Browning is London After Midnight[18].

Recognition

Tod Browning received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Among Tod Browning's spouses was Alice Wilson[13].

Death and Burial

Tod Browning died on October 6, 1962[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[23]. Burial took place at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Tod Browning ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (804 views/month, #6,807 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Tod Browning born?

Born in Louisville[2], Tod Browning…

Where did Tod Browning die?

Tod Browning passed away in Santa Monica[4].

Who was Tod Browning married to?

Tod Browning's spouses include Alice Wilson[13].

What did Tod Browning do for work?

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

What awards did Tod Browning receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . silentera.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . id.lib.harvard.edu. id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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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