W. C. Fields

Summary

W. C. Fields is a human^[1]. He was born in Darby^[2]. He was born on January 29, 1880^[3]. He passed away in Pasadena^[4]. He died on December 25, 1946^[5]. He worked as a film actor^[6], stage actor^[7], actor^[8], comedian^[9], and cabaret performer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,925 views/month, #6,217 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Darby^[2], W. C. Fields…
• W. C. Fields died in Pasadena^[4].
• W. C. Fields was born on January 29, 1880^[3].
• W. C. Fields died on December 25, 1946^[5].
• Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[12].
• W. C. Fields's father was James Lydon Duckenfield^[13].
• W. C. Fields's mother was Kate Spangler Fenton^[14].
• W. C. Fields held citizenship in United States^[15].
• English was W. C. Fields's native language^[16].
• W. C. Fields's professions included film actor^[6].
• W. C. Fields worked as a stage actor^[7].
• W. C. Fields's professions included actor^[8].
• W. C. Fields's professions included comedian^[9].
• W. C. Fields's professions included cabaret performer^[10].
• W. C. Fields worked as a screenwriter^[17].
• W. C. Fields received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[18].
• W. C. Fields's religion is recorded as atheism^[19].
• W. C. Fields is recorded as male^[20].
• W. C. Fields's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• W. C. Fields's Commons category is recorded as W. C. Fields^[22].
• W. C. Fields's unmarried partner is recorded as Carlotta Monti^[23].
• W. C. Fields's unmarried partner is recorded as Bessie Poole^[24].
• W. C. Fields's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus^[25].
• W. C. Fields's family name is recorded as Q16869936^[26].
• W. C. Fields's given name is recorded as William^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Darby^[2], W. C. Fields… he was born on January 29, 1880^[3]. His father was James Lydon Duckenfield^[13]. His mother was Kate Spangler Fenton^[14]. English was his native language^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor^[6], stage actor^[7], actor^[8], comedian^[9], cabaret performer^[10], and screenwriter^[17].

Recognition

W. C. Fields received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[18].

Personal Life

W. C. Fields's religion is recorded as atheism^[19].

Death and Burial

W. C. Fields died on December 25, 1946^[5]. He passed away in Pasadena^[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[12].

Why It Matters

W. C. Fields ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,925 views/month, #6,217 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Gahan Wilson^[30], a cartoonist^[31], 1930–2019^[32], of United States^[33], awarded the Inkpot Award^[34], specialised in cartoonist^[35].

FAQs

Where was W. C. Fields born?

W. C. Fields's place of birth was Darby^[2].

Where did W. C. Fields die?

W. C. Fields died in Pasadena^[4].

Who were W. C. Fields's parents?

W. C. Fields's father was James Lydon Duckenfield^[13]. W. C. Fields's mother was Kate Spangler Fenton^[14].

What did W. C. Fields do for work?

W. C. Fields worked as film actor^[6], stage actor^[7], actor^[8], comedian^[9], and cabaret performer^[10].

What awards did W. C. Fields receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[18].

Who did W. C. Fields influence?

W. C. Fields has been cited as an influence by Gahan Wilson^[30].