Walter Ferris

American screenwriter and playwright (1882–1965)
Person human Q46996039
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Summary

Walter Ferris was born on April 23, 1882[1], in Green Bay[2]. He died on September 2, 1965[3], in Los Angeles County[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], and educator[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hollywood Forever Cemetery[9]
  • Spouse: Violet Kemble-Cooper[10]
  • Child: Geoffrey Cheney Ferris[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Employer: Cheshire Academy[14], Yale University[15]
  • Educated at: Beloit College[16], Yale University[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Walter Ferris[19]
  • Family name: Ferris[20]
  • Given name: Walter[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Walter Ferris[23]
  • Name in native language: Walter Ferris[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Harvard Film Archive Project[25]
  • Has works in the collection: Harvard Film Archive[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]
  • P14750: 61C5-B3EC-BE5D-FFA9-FE4D[28]

FAQs

Where was Walter Ferris born?

Walter Ferris was born in Green Bay[2].

Where did Walter Ferris die?

Walter Ferris passed away in Los Angeles County[4].

Who was Walter Ferris married to?

Walter Ferris's spouses include Violet Kemble-Cooper[10].

What did Walter Ferris do for work?

Walter Ferris worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], and educator[7].

Where did Walter Ferris go to school?

Walter Ferris was educated at Beloit College[16] and Yale University[17].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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