Harry Langdon

American actor and comedian (1884–1944)
Person human Q965701
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Summary

Harry Langdon was born on June 15, 1884[1], in Council Bluffs[2]. He died on December 22, 1944[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a comedian[5], screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (925 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery[11]
  • Spouse: Helen Walton[12], Rose Langdon[13], Mabel Sheldon[14]
  • Child: Harry Langdon[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[16]
  • Occupation: film director[17], silent film actor[18], actor[19], writer[20], director[21]
  • Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Genre: silent film[24], comedy film[25]
  • Commons category: Harry Langdon (actor)[26]
  • Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[27]
  • Family name: Langdon[28]
  • Given name: Harry[29]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
  • Start of work period: 1903[32]
  • Related category: Category:Films with screenplays by Harry Langdon[33]

Why It Matters

Harry Langdon has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Harry Langdon born?

Harry Langdon was born in Council Bluffs[2].

Where did Harry Langdon die?

Harry Langdon passed away in Hollywood[4].

Who was Harry Langdon married to?

Harry Langdon's spouses include Helen Walton[12], Rose Langdon[13], and Mabel Sheldon[14].

What did Harry Langdon do for work?

Harry Langdon worked as a comedian[5], screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and film producer[9].

What awards did Harry Langdon receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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