Fred Coe

American director (1914–1979)
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Summary

Fred Coe was born on December 13, 1914[1], in Bolivar County[2]. He died on April 29, 1979[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], theatrical producer[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: December 23, 1914[11], January 1, 1914[12]
  • Date of death: April 30, 1979[13], January 1, 1979[14]
  • Place of burial: Green River Cemetery[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[16]
  • Occupation: television director[17], television producer[18], producer[19], director[20]
  • Field of work: film production[21]
  • Educated at: Yale School of Drama[22], Peabody College[23]
  • Award received: Tony Award for Best Play[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Family name: Coe[26]
  • Given name: Fred[27]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Picture[28], Tony Award for Best Play[29], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[30], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[31], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Miniseries[32], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Fred Coe[35]

Why It Matters

Fred Coe has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Fred Coe born?

Fred Coe was born in Bolivar County[2].

Where did Fred Coe die?

Fred Coe passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Fred Coe do for work?

Fred Coe worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], theatrical producer[8], and theatrical director[9].

Where did Fred Coe go to school?

Fred Coe was educated at Yale School of Drama[22] and Peabody College[23].

What awards did Fred Coe receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Play[24].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial → Green River Cemetery
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