George Abbott
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Summary
George Abbott was born on June 25, 1887[1], in Forestville[2]. He died on January 31, 1995[3], in Miami Beach[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film director[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mary Sinclair[11]
- Child: Judith Abbott[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: writer[15], autobiographer[16], stage actor[17], theatrical director[18], music director[19], director[20]
- Field of work: director[21]
- Educated at: Harvard University[22], University of Rochester[23], Hamburg High School[24]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Drama[25], National Medal of Arts[26], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[27], Florida Artists Hall of Fame[28], Kennedy Center Honors[29], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[30], Special Tony Award[31], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical[32], Tony Award for Best Musical[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: George Abbott[35]
- Cause of death: stroke[36]
- Family name: Abbott[37]
- Given name: George[38]
- Work location: New York City[39], United States[40]
- Described at URL: https://www.masterworksbroadway.com/artist/george-abbott/[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Described by source: Myggans nöjeslexikon: 1 A–Barc (Swedish)[43]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing[44], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[45], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[46], Tony Award for Best Musical[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Commons Creator page: George Abbott[49]
- Birth name: George Francis Abbott[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1887-06-25[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 1995-01-31[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 27ad6cf9-07ae-4e71-be9a-c39a5157edc5[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for George Abbott include George Abbott Theatre[56], a theatre building[57], in United States[58].
Why It Matters
George Abbott has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include George Abbott Theatre[56], a theatre building[57], in United States[58].
FAQs
Where was George Abbott born?
George Abbott was born in Forestville[2].
Where did George Abbott die?
George Abbott passed away in Miami Beach[4].
Who was George Abbott married to?
George Abbott's spouses include Mary Sinclair[11].
What did George Abbott do for work?
George Abbott worked as an actor[5], film director[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9].
Where did George Abbott go to school?
George Abbott was educated at Harvard University[22], University of Rochester[23], and Hamburg High School[24].
What awards did George Abbott receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[25], National Medal of Arts[26], and Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[27].