Margaret Sullavan

American actress
Person human Q238036
Margaret Sullavan
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Margaret Sullavan

Summary

Margaret Sullavan is a human[1]. Born in Q49231[2], she… she was born on May 16, 1909[3]. She died in New Haven[4]. She died on January 1, 1960[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,919 views/month, #6,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Margaret Sullavan's place of birth was Q49231[2].
  • Margaret Sullavan passed away in New Haven[4].
  • Margaret Sullavan was born on May 16, 1909[3].
  • Margaret Sullavan was born on January 1, 1909[10].
  • Margaret Sullavan died on January 1, 1960[5].
  • Margaret Sullavan died on January 1, 1960[11].
  • Burial took place at Virginia[12].
  • Margaret Sullavan's father was Cornelius Sullavan[13].
  • Margaret Sullavan's mother was Garland Brooke Council[14].
  • Margaret Sullavan was married to Leland Hayward[15].
  • Margaret Sullavan was married to Henry Fonda[16].
  • Among Margaret Sullavan's spouses was William Wyler[17].
  • Among Margaret Sullavan's spouses was Kenneth Wagg[18].
  • A child of Margaret Sullavan was Brooke Hayward[19].
  • A child of Margaret Sullavan was Bridget Hayward[20].
  • A child of Margaret Sullavan was William Leland Hayward[21].
  • Margaret Sullavan held citizenship in United States[22].
  • Margaret Sullavan's professions included film actor[6].
  • Margaret Sullavan worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Margaret Sullavan's professions included television actor[8].
  • Margaret Sullavan's field of work was film acting[23].
  • Margaret Sullavan's field of work was acting[24].
  • Margaret Sullavan's education included a stint at Chatham Hall[25].
  • Margaret Sullavan received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
  • Margaret Sullavan received the Donaldson Awards[27].

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Origins and Family

Margaret Sullavan's place of birth was Q49231[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 16, 1909[3] and January 1, 1909[10]. Her father was Cornelius Sullavan[13]. Her mother was Garland Brooke Council[14].

Education

Margaret Sullavan was educated at Chatham Hall[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8]. Fields of work include film acting[23] and acting[24], a type of arts[28].

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[29], in United States[30] and Donaldson Awards[27], a theatre award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1944[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Leland Hayward[15], a film producer[34], 1902–1971[35], of United States[36]; Henry Fonda[16], a film actor[37], 1905–1982[38], of United States[39], awarded the Bronze Star Medal[40], specialised in acting[41]; William Wyler[17], a screenwriter[42], 1902–1981[43], of United States[44], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[45]; and Kenneth Wagg[18]. Children include Brooke Hayward[19], an actor[46], b. 1937[47], of United States[48]; Bridget Hayward[20]; and William Leland Hayward[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1960[5]. Margaret Sullavan passed away in New Haven[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[49]. She is buried at Virginia[12].

Why It Matters

Margaret Sullavan ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,919 views/month, #6,297 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Margaret Sullavan born?

Margaret Sullavan was born in Q49231[2].

Where did Margaret Sullavan die?

Margaret Sullavan died in New Haven[4].

Who were Margaret Sullavan's parents?

Margaret Sullavan's father was Cornelius Sullavan[13]. Margaret Sullavan's mother was Garland Brooke Council[14].

Who was Margaret Sullavan married to?

Margaret Sullavan's spouses include Leland Hayward[15], Henry Fonda[16], William Wyler[17], and Kenneth Wagg[18].

What did Margaret Sullavan do for work?

Margaret Sullavan worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Margaret Sullavan go to school?

Margaret Sullavan was educated at Chatham Hall[25].

What awards did Margaret Sullavan receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26] and Donaldson Awards[27].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [49] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [33] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film actor, stage actor, television actor
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    Country of citizenship United States
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    Languages spoken, written or signed French, English
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