Joan Ganz Cooney
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Summary
Joan Ganz Cooney was born on November 30, 1929[1], in Phoenix[2]. She has worked as a television producer[3] and television director[4]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,930 views/month, #6,917 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Peter George Peterson[6]
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Field of work: television broadcasting[8], TV programming[9], television production[10], educational program[11], children's television program[12]
- Educated at: University of Arizona[13], North High School[14]
- Notable work: Sesame Street[15], The Electric Company[16]
- Award received: National Humanities Medal[17], National Women's Hall of Fame[18], Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community[19], Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[21], International Emmy Founders Award[22], Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year[23], Bower Award for Business Leadership[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Commons category: Joan Ganz Cooney[27]
- Residence: Phoenix[28]
- Family name: Ganz[29], Cooney[30]
- Given name: Joan[31]
- Described at URL: https://herlegacymatters.de/beruehmte-frauen/joan-ganz-cooney-erfinderin-der-sesamstrasse/[32]
- Relative: Emil Ganz[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- P14750: 79F8-F72F-BB8A-7345-0A90[35]
Why It Matters
Joan Ganz Cooney has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Joan Ganz Cooney born?
Joan Ganz Cooney's place of birth was Phoenix[2].
Who was Joan Ganz Cooney married to?
Joan Ganz Cooney's spouses include Peter George Peterson[6].
What did Joan Ganz Cooney do for work?
Joan Ganz Cooney worked as a television producer[3] and television director[4].
Where did Joan Ganz Cooney go to school?
Joan Ganz Cooney was educated at University of Arizona[13] and North High School[14].
What awards did Joan Ganz Cooney receive?
Honors received include National Humanities Medal[17], National Women's Hall of Fame[18], Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community[19], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[20].