Anna May Wong

Chinese American actress (1905-1961)
Person human Q232376
Anna May Wong
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Anna May Wong

Summary

Anna May Wong is a human[1]. She was born in Los Angeles[2]. She was born on January 3, 1905[3]. She died in Santa Monica[4]. She died on February 3, 1961[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], singer[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,669 views/month, #5,655 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Los Angeles[2], Anna May Wong…
  • Anna May Wong passed away in Santa Monica[4].
  • Anna May Wong was born on January 3, 1905[3].
  • Anna May Wong was born on January 3, 1904[12].
  • Anna May Wong died on February 3, 1961[5].
  • Anna May Wong died on February 2, 1961[13].
  • Anna May Wong is buried at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery[14].
  • Anna May Wong's father was Wong Sam Sing[15].
  • Anna May Wong's mother was Gon Toy Lee[16].
  • Anna May Wong held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Anna May Wong worked as a film actor[6].
  • Anna May Wong worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Anna May Wong's professions included television actor[8].
  • Anna May Wong worked as a singer[9].
  • Anna May Wong worked as a writer[10].
  • Anna May Wong was educated at Los Angeles High School[18].
  • Anna May Wong received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Anna May Wong's religion is recorded as Christian Science[20].
  • Anna May Wong is recorded as female[21].
  • Anna May Wong's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Anna May Wong's Commons category is recorded as Anna May Wong[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Anna May Wong's family name is recorded as Wong[25].
  • Anna May Wong's family name is recorded as Huang[26].
  • Anna May Wong's given name is recorded as Anna[27].

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Origins and Family

Anna May Wong's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 3, 1905[3] and January 3, 1904[12]. Her father was Wong Sam Sing[15]. Her mother was Gon Toy Lee[16].

Education

Anna May Wong was educated at Los Angeles High School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], singer[9], and writer[10].

Recognition

Anna May Wong received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Anna May Wong's religion is recorded as Christian Science[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 3, 1961[5] and February 2, 1961[13]. Anna May Wong died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. Burial took place at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Anna May Wong ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,669 views/month, #5,655 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Anna May Wong born?

Anna May Wong was born in Los Angeles[2].

Where did Anna May Wong die?

Anna May Wong died in Santa Monica[4].

Who were Anna May Wong's parents?

Anna May Wong's father was Wong Sam Sing[15]. Anna May Wong's mother was Gon Toy Lee[16].

What did Anna May Wong do for work?

Anna May Wong worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], singer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Anna May Wong go to school?

Anna May Wong was educated at Los Angeles High School[18].

What awards did Anna May Wong receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . People of Modernity Base. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . People of Modernity Base. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . People of Modernity Base. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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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    Filmography Anna May Wong filmography
    Educated at Los Angeles High School
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