Walter Slezak
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Summary
Walter Slezak was born on May 3, 1902[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on April 21, 1983[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], recording artist[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,348 views/month, #6,879 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: United States[11]
- Date of death: April 22, 1983[12]
- Place of burial: Rottach-Egern[13]
- Father: Leo Slezak[14]
- Child: Erika Slezak[15]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[16]
- Occupation: actor[17]
- Field of work: acting[18], theatre art[19], film[20]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Record label: RCA Victor[23]
- Discography: Walter Slezak discography[24]
- Commons category: Walter Slezak[25]
- Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[26]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[27]
- Residence: Vienna[28]
- Family name: Slezak[29]
- Given name: Walter[30]
- Manner of death: suicide[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[32]
- Start of work period: 1922[33]
- End of work period: 1980[34]
- Sibling: Margarete Slezak[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[36]
Why It Matters
Walter Slezak has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Walter Slezak born?
Walter Slezak's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Walter Slezak die?
Walter Slezak died in New York City[4].
Who were Walter Slezak's parents?
Walter Slezak's father was Leo Slezak[14].
What did Walter Slezak do for work?
Walter Slezak worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], recording artist[8], and singer[9].
What awards did Walter Slezak receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[21].