W. S. Van Dyke

American film director (1889–1943)
Person human Q547078
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W. S. Van Dyke

Summary

W. S. Van Dyke is a human[1]. He was born in San Diego[2]. He was born on March 21, 1889[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on February 4, 1943[5]. He worked as a film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in San Diego[2], W. S. Van Dyke…
  • W. S. Van Dyke died in Los Angeles[4].
  • W. S. Van Dyke was born on March 21, 1889[3].
  • W. S. Van Dyke died on February 4, 1943[5].
  • W. S. Van Dyke died on February 5, 1943[12].
  • W. S. Van Dyke is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's father was Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke[14].
  • W. S. Van Dyke held citizenship in United States[15].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's professions included film director[6].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's professions included stage actor[7].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's professions included film actor[8].
  • W. S. Van Dyke worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • W. S. Van Dyke worked as a film producer[10].
  • W. S. Van Dyke worked as a director[16].
  • W. S. Van Dyke received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's religion is recorded as Christian Science[18].
  • W. S. Van Dyke is recorded as male[19].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's Commons category is recorded as W. S. Van Dyke[21].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's family name is recorded as Q29380713[22].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's given name is recorded as Woodbridge[23].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's given name is recorded as Strong[24].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/v/van_dyke.htm[26].
  • W. S. Van Dyke's manner of death is recorded as suicide[27].

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Origins and Family

W. S. Van Dyke's place of birth was San Diego[2]. He was born on March 21, 1889[3]. His father was Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], film producer[10], and director[16].

Recognition

W. S. Van Dyke received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Personal Life

W. S. Van Dyke's religion is recorded as Christian Science[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 4, 1943[5] and February 5, 1943[12]. W. S. Van Dyke died in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

W. S. Van Dyke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,229 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 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was W. S. Van Dyke born?

W. S. Van Dyke was born in San Diego[2].

Where did W. S. Van Dyke die?

W. S. Van Dyke died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were W. S. Van Dyke's parents?

W. S. Van Dyke's father was Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke[14].

What did W. S. Van Dyke do for work?

W. S. Van Dyke worked as film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film producer[10].

What awards did W. S. Van Dyke receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. 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. 5d ago · Nashona · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id 121510
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Woodbridge, Strong
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Christian Science
    Work period end
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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