Charles MacArthur
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Summary
Charles MacArthur was born on November 5, 1895[1], in Scranton[2]. He died on April 21, 1956[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], writer[7], film producer[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,755 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oak Hill Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Helen Hayes[12]
- Child: Mary MacArthur[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: film director[15]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Story[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Charles MacArthur[18]
- Cause of death: disease[19]
- Family name: MacArthur[20]
- Given name: Charles[21]
- Relative: James MacArthur[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Story[24], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Sibling: John D. MacArthur[27], Telfer MacArthur[28], Alfred MacArthur[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Harvard Film Archive Project[30]
Product Details
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Type: Person[31]
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Country: US[32]
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Began / founded: 1895-11-05[33]
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Ended / dissolved: 1956-04-21[34]
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MusicBrainz ID: 31d2c0bd-cb5a-43b0-98e8-7c870c4dd9b0[35]
Why It Matters
Charles MacArthur has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Front Page[38], a literary work[39], written by Ben Hecht[40].
FAQs
Where was Charles MacArthur born?
Charles MacArthur's place of birth was Scranton[2].
Where did Charles MacArthur die?
Charles MacArthur passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Charles MacArthur married to?
Charles MacArthur's spouses include Helen Hayes[12].
What did Charles MacArthur do for work?
Charles MacArthur worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], writer[7], film producer[8], and theatrical director[9].
What awards did Charles MacArthur receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Story[16].