James Whale
British-born American film director
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Summary
James Whale was born on July 22, 1889[1], in Dudley[2]. He died on May 29, 1957[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a film director[5], theatrical director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,545 views/month, #6,776 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 22, 1893[10], January 1, 1896[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1957[12]
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[16]
- Military branch: British Army[17]
- Commons category: James Whale[18]
- Unmarried partner: David Lewis[19]
- Cause of death: drowning[20]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[21]
- Family name: Whale[22]
- Given name: James[23]
- Official website: http://www.jameswhale.com[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Whale[25]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/w/whale.htm[26]
- Manner of death: suicide[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Start of work period: 1919[29]
- Place of detention: Holzminden prisoner-of-war camp[30]
Why It Matters
James Whale has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was James Whale born?
James Whale's place of birth was Dudley[2].
Where did James Whale die?
James Whale died in Hollywood[4].
What did James Whale do for work?
James Whale worked as a film director[5], theatrical director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8].