William K. Howard

American film director (1899–1954)
Person human Q1342878
William K. Howard
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William K. Howard

Summary

William K. Howard is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Marys[2]. He was born on June 16, 1899[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on February 21, 1954[5]. He worked as a film director[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William K. Howard was born in St. Marys[2].
  • William K. Howard passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • William K. Howard was born on June 16, 1899[3].
  • William K. Howard was born on June 16, 1893[12].
  • William K. Howard died on February 21, 1954[5].
  • William K. Howard is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].
  • William K. Howard held citizenship in United States[14].
  • William K. Howard's professions included film director[6].
  • William K. Howard worked as a writer[7].
  • William K. Howard worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • William K. Howard's professions included film producer[9].
  • William K. Howard's professions included director[10].
  • William K. Howard received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • William K. Howard is recorded as male[16].
  • William K. Howard's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William K. Howard's Commons category is recorded as William K. Howard[18].
  • William K. Howard's family name is recorded as Howard[19].
  • William K. Howard's given name is recorded as William[20].
  • William K. Howard's topic has template is recorded as Template:William K. Howard[21].
  • William K. Howard's different from is recorded as William Howard[22].
  • William K. Howard's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by William K. Howard[23].

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Origins and Family

William K. Howard's place of birth was St. Marys[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 16, 1899[3] and June 16, 1893[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and director[10].

Recognition

William K. Howard received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

William K. Howard died on February 21, 1954[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

William K. Howard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was William K. Howard born?

William K. Howard was born in St. Marys[2].

Where did William K. Howard die?

William K. Howard passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did William K. Howard do for work?

William K. Howard worked as film director[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and director[10].

What awards did William K. Howard receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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