William Inge

American playwright and novelist (1913–1973)
Person human Q982880
William Inge
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William Inge

Summary

William Inge is a human[1]. Born in Independence[2], he… he was born on May 3, 1913[3]. He passed away in Hollywood Hills[4]. He died on June 10, 1973[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (583 views/month, #7,010 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William Inge was born in Independence[2].
  • William Inge passed away in Hollywood Hills[4].
  • William Inge was born on May 3, 1913[3].
  • William Inge died on June 10, 1973[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery[12].
  • William Inge held citizenship in United States[13].
  • William Inge's professions included playwright[6].
  • William Inge's professions included novelist[7].
  • William Inge's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • William Inge's professions included writer[9].
  • William Inge's professions included television actor[10].
  • William Inge worked as a teacher[14].
  • William Inge was employed by Washington University in St. Louis[15].
  • Among William Inge's employers was Stephens College[16].
  • William Inge was educated at University of Kansas[17].
  • William Inge was educated at Independence Community College[18].
  • William Inge's education included a stint at Peabody College[19].
  • William Inge received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[20].
  • William Inge received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21].
  • William Inge received the star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[22].
  • William Inge was a member of Sigma Nu[23].
  • William Inge was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous[24].
  • William Inge is recorded as male[25].
  • William Inge's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • William Inge's Commons category is recorded as William Inge[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Inge was born in Independence[2]. He was born on May 3, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at University of Kansas[17], a public educational institution of the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1864[30]; Independence Community College[18], a community college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1925[33]; and Peabody College[19], an academic institution[34], in United States[35], founded in 1875[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], television actor[10], and teacher[14]. Employers include Washington University in St. Louis[15], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1853[39], headquartered in St. Louis County[40] and Stephens College[16], a college[41], in United States[42], founded in 1833[43], headquartered in Columbia[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[20], an award[45]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21], an award for best screenplay[46], in United States[47], founded in 1941[48]; and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[22], a commemorative plaque[49].

Death and Burial

William Inge died on June 10, 1973[5]. He died in Hollywood Hills[4]. The cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning[50]. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

William Inge ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (583 views/month, #7,010 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to him include Picnic[53], a literary work[54], founded in 1953[55].

FAQs

Where was William Inge born?

William Inge's place of birth was Independence[2].

Where did William Inge die?

William Inge passed away in Hollywood Hills[4].

What did William Inge do for work?

William Inge worked as playwright[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and television actor[10].

Where did William Inge go to school?

William Inge was educated at University of Kansas[17], Independence Community College[18], and Peabody College[19].

What awards did William Inge receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[20], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21], and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[22].

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  19. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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