Walter Kerr
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Summary
Walter Kerr was born on July 8, 1913[1], in Evanston[2]. He died on October 9, 1996[3], in Dobbs Ferry[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], theatrical director[6], writer[7], and theatre critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (267 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1913[10]
- Date of death: 1996[11]
- Spouse: Jean Kerr[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Employer: The Catholic University of America[14]
- Educated at: Northwestern University[15]
- Award received: Laetare Medal[16], George Jean Nathan Award[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Walter Kerr[19]
- Cause of death: heart failure[20]
- Family name: Kerr[21]
- Given name: Walter[22], Francis[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[26]
- Has works in the collection: Anne Frank House[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[28]
Product Details
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Walter Kerr include Walter Kerr Theatre[32], a theatre building[33], in United States[34], founded in 1921[35].
Why It Matters
Walter Kerr is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Walter Kerr Theatre[32], a theatre building[33], in United States[34], founded in 1921[35].
FAQs
Where was Walter Kerr born?
Walter Kerr's place of birth was Evanston[2].
Where did Walter Kerr die?
Walter Kerr passed away in Dobbs Ferry[4].
Who was Walter Kerr married to?
Walter Kerr's spouses include Jean Kerr[12].
What did Walter Kerr do for work?
Walter Kerr worked as a journalist[5], theatrical director[6], writer[7], and theatre critic[8].
Where did Walter Kerr go to school?
Walter Kerr was educated at Northwestern University[15].
What awards did Walter Kerr receive?
Honors received include Laetare Medal[16] and George Jean Nathan Award[17].