Buster Crabbe

American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, actor (1908-1983)
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Buster Crabbe

Summary

Buster Crabbe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oakland[2]. He was born on February 7, 1908[3]. He passed away in Scottsdale[4]. He died on April 23, 1983[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], swimmer[7], actor[8], stockbroker[9], and television actor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Buster Crabbe was born in Oakland[2].
  • Buster Crabbe passed away in Scottsdale[4].
  • Buster Crabbe was born on February 7, 1908[3].
  • Buster Crabbe died on April 23, 1983[5].
  • Buster Crabbe is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park[12].
  • Buster Crabbe's father was Edward Clinton Crabbe[13].
  • Buster Crabbe's mother was Agnes Lucy McNamara[14].
  • A child of Buster Crabbe was Susan Crabbe[15].
  • Buster Crabbe held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Buster Crabbe's native language[17].
  • Buster Crabbe's professions included film actor[6].
  • Buster Crabbe's professions included swimmer[7].
  • Buster Crabbe's professions included actor[8].
  • Buster Crabbe's professions included stockbroker[9].
  • Buster Crabbe's professions included television actor[10].
  • Buster Crabbe's professions included stunt performer[18].
  • Buster Crabbe's education included a stint at University of Southern California[19].
  • Buster Crabbe received the International Swimming Hall of Fame[20].
  • Buster Crabbe received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • Buster Crabbe is recorded as male[22].
  • Buster Crabbe's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Buster Crabbe's member of sports team is recorded as USC Trojans[24].
  • Buster Crabbe's Commons category is recorded as Buster Crabbe[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Buster Crabbe's sport is recorded as competitive swimming[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Buster Crabbe's place of birth was Oakland[2]. He was born on February 7, 1908[3]. His father was Edward Clinton Crabbe[13]. His mother was Agnes Lucy McNamara[14]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Buster Crabbe was educated at University of Southern California[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], swimmer[7], actor[8], stockbroker[9], television actor[10], and stunt performer[18].

Recognition

Awards received include International Swimming Hall of Fame[20], a sports hall of fame[28], in United States[29], founded in 1964[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

A child of Buster Crabbe was Susan Crabbe[15].

Death and Burial

Buster Crabbe died on April 23, 1983[5]. He died in Scottsdale[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Green Acres Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Buster Crabbe has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Buster Crabbe born?

Buster Crabbe's place of birth was Oakland[2].

Where did Buster Crabbe die?

Buster Crabbe passed away in Scottsdale[4].

Who were Buster Crabbe's parents?

Buster Crabbe's father was Edward Clinton Crabbe[13]. Buster Crabbe's mother was Agnes Lucy McNamara[14].

What did Buster Crabbe do for work?

Buster Crabbe worked as film actor[6], swimmer[7], actor[8], stockbroker[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Buster Crabbe go to school?

Buster Crabbe was educated at University of Southern California[19].

What awards did Buster Crabbe receive?

Honors received include International Swimming Hall of Fame[20] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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