William Frawley

American actor (1887–1966)
Person human Q1290248
William Frawley
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William Frawley

Summary

William Frawley is a human[1]. Born in Burlington[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1887[3]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. He died on March 3, 1966[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], singer[7], actor[8], character actor[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,570 views/month, #5,892 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Burlington[2], William Frawley…
  • William Frawley died in Hollywood[4].
  • William Frawley was born on February 26, 1887[3].
  • William Frawley died on March 3, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at San Fernando Mission Cemetery[12].
  • William Frawley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was William Frawley's native language[14].
  • William Frawley's professions included television actor[6].
  • William Frawley's professions included singer[7].
  • William Frawley's professions included actor[8].
  • William Frawley's professions included character actor[9].
  • William Frawley worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • William Frawley worked as a film actor[15].
  • William Frawley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • William Frawley is recorded as male[17].
  • William Frawley's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Frawley's record label is recorded as Dot Records[19].
  • William Frawley's Commons category is recorded as William Frawley[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • William Frawley's family name is recorded as Frawley[22].
  • William Frawley's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Frawley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • William Frawley's instrument is recorded as voice[25].
  • William Frawley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William Frawley's start of work period is recorded as 1914[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Burlington[2], William Frawley… he was born on February 26, 1887[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], singer[7], actor[8], character actor[9], screenwriter[10], and film actor[15].

Recognition

William Frawley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

Death and Burial

William Frawley died on March 3, 1966[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21]. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

William Frawley ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,570 views/month, #5,892 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was William Frawley born?

William Frawley was born in Burlington[2].

Where did William Frawley die?

William Frawley died in Hollywood[4].

What did William Frawley do for work?

William Frawley worked as television actor[6], singer[7], actor[8], character actor[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did William Frawley receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. 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.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death myocardial infarction
    Place of birth Burlington
    Native language English
    Given name William
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