Jack Oakie

American actor (1903–1978)
Person human Q545846
Jack Oakie
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Jack Oakie

Summary

Jack Oakie is a human[1]. Born in Sedalia[2], he… he was born on November 12, 1903[3]. He passed away in Northridge[4]. He died on January 23, 1978[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jack Oakie was born in Sedalia[2].
  • Jack Oakie died in Northridge[4].
  • Jack Oakie was born on November 12, 1903[3].
  • Jack Oakie died on January 23, 1978[5].
  • Jack Oakie is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Among Jack Oakie's spouses was Victoria Horne[12].
  • Jack Oakie held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Jack Oakie's professions included comedian[6].
  • Jack Oakie's professions included film actor[7].
  • Jack Oakie's professions included television actor[8].
  • Jack Oakie worked as an actor[9].
  • Jack Oakie received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
  • Jack Oakie is recorded as male[15].
  • Jack Oakie's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jack Oakie's Commons category is recorded as Jack Oakie[17].
  • The cause of death was aortic aneurysm[18].
  • Jack Oakie's family name is recorded as Oakie[19].
  • Jack Oakie's given name is recorded as Jack[20].
  • Jack Oakie's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Jack Oakie's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[22].
  • Jack Oakie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Jack Oakie's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Lewis Delaney Offield'}[24].
  • Jack Oakie's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Jack Oakie'}[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack Oakie was born in Sedalia[2]. He was born on November 12, 1903[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

Recognition

Jack Oakie received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

Personal Life

Among Jack Oakie's spouses was Victoria Horne[12].

Death and Burial

Jack Oakie died on January 23, 1978[5]. He died in Northridge[4]. The cause of death was aortic aneurysm[18]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Jack Oakie ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was Jack Oakie born?

Jack Oakie's place of birth was Sedalia[2].

Where did Jack Oakie die?

Jack Oakie died in Northridge[4].

Who was Jack Oakie married to?

Jack Oakie's spouses include Victoria Horne[12].

What did Jack Oakie do for work?

Jack Oakie worked as comedian[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

What awards did Jack Oakie receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Victoria Horne
    Manner of death natural causes
    Place of death Northridge
    Given name Jack
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