David Gest

American producer and entertainer
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David Gest

Summary

David Gest is a human[1]. Born in Los Angeles[2], he… he was born on May 11, 1953[3]. He died in Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel[4]. He died on April 12, 2016[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], entertainer[7], comedian[8], television presenter[9], and television producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,214 views/month, #5,362 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • David Gest's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • David Gest died in Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel[4].
  • David Gest was born on May 11, 1953[3].
  • David Gest died on April 12, 2016[5].
  • Among David Gest's spouses was Liza Minnelli[12].
  • David Gest held citizenship in United States[13].
  • American English was David Gest's native language[14].
  • David Gest worked as a film producer[6].
  • David Gest's professions included entertainer[7].
  • David Gest worked as a comedian[8].
  • David Gest worked as a television presenter[9].
  • David Gest worked as a television producer[10].
  • David Gest worked as a memoirist[15].
  • David Gest received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety – Series or Special[16].
  • David Gest's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].
  • David Gest is recorded as male[18].
  • David Gest's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David Gest's Commons category is recorded as David Gest[20].
  • The cause of death was stroke[21].
  • David Gest's residence is recorded as St John's Wood[22].
  • David Gest's residence is recorded as Memphis[23].
  • David Gest's family name is recorded as Gest[24].
  • David Gest's given name is recorded as David[25].
  • David Gest's given name is recorded as Alan[26].
  • David Gest's official website is recorded as http://www.davidgestonline.com[27].

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Origins and Family

David Gest's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on May 11, 1953[3]. American English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], entertainer[7], comedian[8], television presenter[9], television producer[10], and memoirist[15].

Recognition

David Gest received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety – Series or Special[16].

Personal Life

Among David Gest's spouses was Liza Minnelli[12]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[17].

Death and Burial

David Gest died on April 12, 2016[5]. He passed away in Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel[4]. The cause of death was stroke[21].

Why It Matters

David Gest ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,214 views/month, #5,362 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was David Gest born?

Born in Los Angeles[2], David Gest…

Where did David Gest die?

David Gest died in Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel[4].

Who was David Gest married to?

David Gest's spouses include Liza Minnelli[12].

What did David Gest do for work?

David Gest worked as film producer[6], entertainer[7], comedian[8], television presenter[9], and television producer[10].

What awards did David Gest receive?

Honors received include NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety – Series or Special[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . pressandjournal.co.uk. pressandjournal.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . tvrage.com. tvrage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . amiannoying.com. amiannoying.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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