Jan Sterling

American actress (1921–2004)
Person human Q259581
Jan Sterling
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Jan Sterling

Summary

Jan Sterling is a human[1]. She was born in New York City[2]. She was born on April 3, 1921[3]. She passed away in Woodland Hills[4]. She died on March 26, 2004[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,805 views/month, #6,595 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jan Sterling's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Jan Sterling died in Woodland Hills[4].
  • Jan Sterling was born on April 3, 1921[3].
  • Jan Sterling died on March 26, 2004[5].
  • Jan Sterling was married to John Merivale[10].
  • Jan Sterling was married to Paul Douglas[11].
  • Jan Sterling held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Jan Sterling's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Jan Sterling's professions included film actor[7].
  • Jan Sterling's professions included television actor[8].
  • Jan Sterling received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].
  • Jan Sterling received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[14].
  • Jan Sterling is recorded as female[15].
  • Jan Sterling's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jan Sterling's Commons category is recorded as Jan Sterling[17].
  • The cause of death was stroke[18].
  • The cause of death was diabetes[19].
  • Jan Sterling's family name is recorded as Sterling[20].
  • Jan Sterling's given name is recorded as Q18220903[21].
  • Jan Sterling's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jan Sterling[22].
  • Jan Sterling's Commons gallery is recorded as Jan Sterling[23].
  • Jan Sterling's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Jan Sterling's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[25].
  • Jan Sterling's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Jan Sterling'}[26].
  • Jan Sterling's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Jan Sterling… she was born on April 3, 1921[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13], a commemorative plaque[28], in United States[29] and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[14], an award for best supporting actress[30], in United States[31], founded in 1944[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include John Merivale[10], a stage actor[33], 1917–1990[34], of Canada[35] and Paul Douglas[11], an actor[36], 1907–1959[37], of United States[38], awarded the Theatre World Award[39].

Death and Burial

Jan Sterling died on March 26, 2004[5]. She passed away in Woodland Hills[4]. Recorded cause of death include stroke[18] and diabetes[19].

Why It Matters

Jan Sterling ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,805 views/month, #6,595 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Jan Sterling born?

Jan Sterling was born in New York City[2].

Where did Jan Sterling die?

Jan Sterling passed away in Woodland Hills[4].

Who was Jan Sterling married to?

Jan Sterling's spouses include John Merivale[10] and Paul Douglas[11].

What did Jan Sterling do for work?

Jan Sterling worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

What awards did Jan Sterling receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13] and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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