Herbert Fields
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Summary
Herbert Fields was born on July 26, 1897[1], in New York City[2]. He died on March 24, 1958[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], librettist[6], writer[7], stage actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Lew Fields[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: lyricist[13], actor[14], playwright[15]
- Field of work: theatre art[16], drama[17], musical[18]
- Educated at: Columbia University[19], DeWitt Clinton High School[20]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Musical[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Herbert Fields[23]
- Family name: Fields (surname)[24]
- Given name: Herbert[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Sibling: Joseph Fields[27], Dorothy Fields[28]
Product Details
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Type: Person[29]
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Country: US[30]
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Began / founded: 1897-07-26[31]
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Ended / dissolved: 1958-03-24[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3ec56a03-7bac-42b8-b8c2-3e21d3c2c5de[33]
Why It Matters
Herbert Fields has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Herbert Fields born?
Herbert Fields was born in New York City[2].
Where did Herbert Fields die?
Herbert Fields passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Herbert Fields's parents?
Herbert Fields's father was Lew Fields[11].
What did Herbert Fields do for work?
Herbert Fields worked as a screenwriter[5], librettist[6], writer[7], stage actor[8], and theatrical director[9].
Where did Herbert Fields go to school?
Herbert Fields was educated at Columbia University[19] and DeWitt Clinton High School[20].
What awards did Herbert Fields receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Musical[21].