Walter Lang

American film director (1896–1972)
Person human Q269796
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Walter Lang

Summary

Walter Lang is a human[1]. He was born in Memphis[2]. He was born on August 10, 1896[3]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. He died on February 7, 1972[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], cinematographer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Walter Lang's place of birth was Memphis[2].
  • Walter Lang died in Palm Springs[4].
  • Walter Lang was born on August 10, 1896[3].
  • Walter Lang died on February 7, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
  • Walter Lang held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Walter Lang's native language[14].
  • Walter Lang's professions included film director[6].
  • Walter Lang worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Walter Lang's professions included actor[8].
  • Walter Lang's professions included cinematographer[9].
  • Walter Lang worked as a director[10].
  • Walter Lang received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Walter Lang is recorded as male[16].
  • Walter Lang's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Walter Lang's Commons category is recorded as Walter Lang[18].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[19].
  • Walter Lang's family name is recorded as Lang[20].
  • Walter Lang's given name is recorded as Walter[21].
  • Walter Lang's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Walter Lang's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director[23].
  • Walter Lang's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Walter Lang's start of work period is recorded as 1926[25].
  • Walter Lang's end of work period is recorded as 1972[26].
  • Walter Lang's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Memphis[2], Walter Lang… he was born on August 10, 1896[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Walter Lang received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Walter Lang died on February 7, 1972[5]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[19]. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Walter Lang ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Walter Lang born?

Walter Lang was born in Memphis[2].

Where did Walter Lang die?

Walter Lang passed away in Palm Springs[4].

What did Walter Lang do for work?

Walter Lang worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], cinematographer[9], and director[10].

What awards did Walter Lang receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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.

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  1. 5d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Director
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, actor +2
    Native language English
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