Cecil B. DeMille

American film director, producer and actor (1881–1959)
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Cecil B. DeMille
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Cecil B. DeMille

Summary

Cecil B. DeMille is a human[1]. Born in Ashfield[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1881[3]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. He died on January 21, 1959[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], screenwriter[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,978 views/month, #5,611 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Cecil B. DeMille's place of birth was Ashfield[2].
  • Cecil B. DeMille died in Hollywood[4].
  • Cecil B. DeMille was born on August 12, 1881[3].
  • Cecil B. DeMille died on January 21, 1959[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
  • Cecil B. DeMille's father was Henry C. De Mille[13].
  • Cecil B. DeMille's mother was Beatrice DeMille[14].
  • Cecil B. DeMille was married to Constance Adams DeMille[15].
  • A child of Cecil B. DeMille was Katherine DeMille[16].
  • A child of Cecil B. DeMille was Richard de Mille[17].
  • A child of Cecil B. DeMille was Cecilia Hoyt DeMille[18].
  • Cecil B. DeMille held citizenship in United States[19].
  • English was Cecil B. DeMille's native language[20].
  • Cecil B. DeMille's professions included film producer[6].
  • Cecil B. DeMille's professions included film director[7].
  • Cecil B. DeMille's professions included film editor[8].
  • Cecil B. DeMille worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Cecil B. DeMille's professions included playwright[10].
  • Cecil B. DeMille's professions included actor[21].
  • Cecil B. DeMille was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22].
  • Cecil B. DeMille was educated at Widener University[23].
  • Cecil B. DeMille received the Academy Award for Best Picture[24].
  • Cecil B. DeMille received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[25].
  • Cecil B. DeMille received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
  • Cecil B. DeMille received the Academy Honorary Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ashfield[2], Cecil B. DeMille… he was born on August 12, 1881[3]. His father was Henry C. De Mille[13]. His mother was Beatrice DeMille[14]. English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Widener University[23], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1821[34], headquartered in Chester[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], screenwriter[9], playwright[10], and actor[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Picture[24], an award for best film[36], in United States[37], founded in 1929[38]; Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[25], a class of award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1952[41]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[42], in United States[43]; and Academy Honorary Award[27], an Academy Awards[44], in United States[45], founded in 1928[46].

Personal Life

Among Cecil B. DeMille's spouses was Constance Adams DeMille[15]. Children include Katherine DeMille[16], an actor[47], 1911–1995[48], of United States[49]; Richard de Mille[17], a journalist[50], 1922–2009[51], of United States[52], specialised in investigative journalism[53]; and Cecilia Hoyt DeMille[18], 1908–1984[54]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[55].

Death and Burial

Cecil B. DeMille died on January 21, 1959[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[56]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Cecil B. DeMille include Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[57], a class of award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1952[60].

Why It Matters

Cecil B. DeMille ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,978 views/month, #5,611 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[57], a class of award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1952[60].

FAQs

Where was Cecil B. DeMille born?

Cecil B. DeMille was born in Ashfield[2].

Where did Cecil B. DeMille die?

Cecil B. DeMille passed away in Hollywood[4].

Who were Cecil B. DeMille's parents?

Cecil B. DeMille's father was Henry C. De Mille[13]. Cecil B. DeMille's mother was Beatrice DeMille[14].

Who was Cecil B. DeMille married to?

Cecil B. DeMille's spouses include Constance Adams DeMille[15].

What did Cecil B. DeMille do for work?

Cecil B. DeMille worked as film producer[6], film director[7], film editor[8], screenwriter[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Cecil B. DeMille go to school?

Cecil B. DeMille was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22] and Widener University[23].

What awards did Cecil B. DeMille receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Picture[24], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], and Academy Honorary Award[27].

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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