Will Geer

American actor and activist (1902–1978)
Person human Q1279389
Will Geer
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Will Geer

Summary

Will Geer is a human[1]. Born in Frankfort[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1902[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on April 22, 1978[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,825 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Frankfort[2], Will Geer…
  • Will Geer died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Will Geer was born on March 9, 1902[3].
  • Will Geer died on April 22, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Theatricum Botanicum[11].
  • Will Geer was married to Herta Ware[12].
  • A child of Will Geer was Ellen Geer[13].
  • A child of Will Geer was Kate Geer[14].
  • Will Geer held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Will Geer's native language[16].
  • Will Geer's professions included actor[6].
  • Will Geer worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Will Geer's professions included film actor[8].
  • Will Geer's professions included television actor[9].
  • Will Geer's field of work was acting[17].
  • Among Will Geer's employers was Federal Theatre Project[18].
  • Will Geer received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[19].
  • Will Geer is recorded as male[20].
  • Will Geer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Will Geer's genre is Western[22].
  • Will Geer's Commons category is recorded as Will Geer[23].
  • Will Geer's archives at is recorded as George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center[24].
  • The cause of death was respiratory failure[25].
  • Will Geer's family name is recorded as Geer[26].
  • Will Geer's given name is recorded as Will[27].

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Origins and Family

Will Geer was born in Frankfort[2]. He was born on March 9, 1902[3]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9]. Will Geer's field of work was acting[17]. He was employed by Federal Theatre Project[18].

Recognition

Will Geer received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[19].

Personal Life

Among Will Geer's spouses was Herta Ware[12]. Children include Ellen Geer[13], a film director[28], b. 1941[29], of United States[30] and Kate Geer[14].

Death and Burial

Will Geer died on April 22, 1978[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[25]. He is buried at Theatricum Botanicum[11].

Why It Matters

Will Geer ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,825 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Will Geer born?

Born in Frankfort[2], Will Geer…

Where did Will Geer die?

Will Geer died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Will Geer married to?

Will Geer's spouses include Herta Ware[12].

What did Will Geer do for work?

Will Geer worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9].

What awards did Will Geer receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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