Mort Sahl

Canadian-born American comedian (1927–2021)
Person human Q3324468
Mort Sahl
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Mort Sahl

Summary

Mort Sahl is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montreal[2]. He was born on May 11, 1927[3]. He passed away in Mill Valley[4]. He died on October 26, 2021[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], journalist[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,322 views/month, #6,725 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montreal[2], Mort Sahl…
  • Mort Sahl died in Mill Valley[4].
  • Mort Sahl was born on May 11, 1927[3].
  • Mort Sahl died on October 26, 2021[5].
  • Mort Sahl held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Mort Sahl worked as a comedian[6].
  • Mort Sahl worked as a journalist[7].
  • Mort Sahl's professions included actor[8].
  • Mort Sahl was educated at University of Southern California[11].
  • Mort Sahl was educated at Belmont High School[12].
  • Mort Sahl was influenced by Irwin Corey[13].
  • Mort Sahl is recorded as male[14].
  • Mort Sahl's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Mort Sahl's record label is recorded as Mercury Records[16].
  • Mort Sahl's Commons category is recorded as Mort Sahl[17].
  • Mort Sahl's family name is recorded as Sahl[18].
  • Mort Sahl's given name is recorded as Mort[19].
  • Mort Sahl's official website is recorded as http://www.mortsahlfake.com[20].
  • Mort Sahl's described at URL is recorded as https://slate.com/culture/2021/10/mort-sahl-death-comedian-revolutionized-standup.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB[21].
  • Mort Sahl's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Mort Sahl's described by source is recorded as Mort Sahl, Whose Biting Commentary Redefined Stand-Up, Dies at 94[23].
  • Mort Sahl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Mort Sahl's start of work period is recorded as 1953[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montreal[2], Mort Sahl… he was born on May 11, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[11], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1880[28], headquartered in Los Angeles[29] and Belmont High School[12], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1923[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], journalist[7], and actor[8].

Death and Burial

Mort Sahl died on October 26, 2021[5]. He passed away in Mill Valley[4].

Why It Matters

Mort Sahl ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,322 views/month, #6,725 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by David Cross[35], a screenwriter[36], b. 1964[37], of United States[38], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[39]; Cheech Marin[40], an actor[41], b. 1946[42], of United States[43]; and Cheech & Chong[44], a double act[45].

FAQs

Where was Mort Sahl born?

Mort Sahl's place of birth was Montreal[2].

Where did Mort Sahl die?

Mort Sahl passed away in Mill Valley[4].

What did Mort Sahl do for work?

Mort Sahl worked as comedian[6], journalist[7], and actor[8].

Where did Mort Sahl go to school?

Mort Sahl was educated at University of Southern California[11] and Belmont High School[12].

Who did Mort Sahl influence?

Mort Sahl has been cited as an influence by David Cross[35], Cheech Marin[40], and Cheech & Chong[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Deutsche Synchronkartei. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . slate.com. Retrieved . slate.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Montreal
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