Walter Winchell

Summary

Walter Winchell is a human^[1]. His place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on April 7, 1897^[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles^[4]. He died on February 20, 1972^[5]. He worked as a television presenter^[6], journalist^[7], radio personality^[8], actor^[9], and screenwriter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,574 views/month, #6,573 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Walter Winchell's place of birth was New York City^[2].
• Walter Winchell died in Los Angeles^[4].
• Walter Winchell was born on April 7, 1897^[3].
• Walter Winchell died on February 20, 1972^[5].
• Burial took place at Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery^[12].
• Walter Winchell held citizenship in United States^[13].
• English was Walter Winchell's native language^[14].
• Walter Winchell worked as a television presenter^[6].
• Walter Winchell worked as a journalist^[7].
• Walter Winchell's professions included radio personality^[8].
• Walter Winchell's professions included actor^[9].
• Walter Winchell worked as a screenwriter^[10].
• Walter Winchell received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[15].
• Walter Winchell was a member of New York Drama Critics' Circle^[16].
• Walter Winchell is recorded as male^[17].
• Walter Winchell's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Walter Winchell's Commons category is recorded as Walter Winchell^[19].
• Walter Winchell's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts^[20].
• The cause of death was prostate cancer^[21].
• Walter Winchell's family name is recorded as Winchell^[22].
• Walter Winchell's given name is recorded as Walter^[23].
• Walter Winchell's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[24].
• Walter Winchell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[25].
• Walter Winchell's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4^[26].
• Walter Winchell's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City^[2], Walter Winchell… he was born on April 7, 1897^[3]. English was his native language^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter^[6], journalist^[7], radio personality^[8], actor^[9], and screenwriter^[10].

Recognition

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

Death and Burial

Walter Winchell died on February 20, 1972^[5]. He died in Los Angeles^[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer^[21]. Burial took place at Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Walter Winchell ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,574 views/month, #6,573 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28]

FAQs

Where was Walter Winchell born?

Walter Winchell was born in New York City^[2].

Where did Walter Winchell die?

Walter Winchell died in Los Angeles^[4].

What did Walter Winchell do for work?

Walter Winchell worked as television presenter^[6], journalist^[7], radio personality^[8], actor^[9], and screenwriter^[10].

What awards did Walter Winchell receive?

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