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Nicholas Ray

American film director (1911-1979)
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Nicholas Ray
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Summary

Nicholas Ray was born on August 7, 1911[1], in La Crosse[2]. He died on June 16, 1979[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,237 views/month, #6,717 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Oak Grove Cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Gloria Grahame[11]
  • Child: Anthony Ray[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Native language: English[14]
  • Employer: Binghamton University[15]
  • Educated at: University of Chicago[16], Lincoln Park High School[17], La Crosse Central High School[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Nicholas Ray[20]
  • Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[21]
  • Cause of death: lung cancer[22]
  • Family name: Wray (surname)[23]
  • Given name: Nicholas[24]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[25]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Story[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Start of work period: 1948[28]

Why It Matters

Nicholas Ray has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Ray born?

Nicholas Ray was born in La Crosse[2].

Where did Nicholas Ray die?

Nicholas Ray passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Nicholas Ray married to?

Nicholas Ray's spouses include Gloria Grahame[11].

What did Nicholas Ray do for work?

Nicholas Ray worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], and director[8].

Where did Nicholas Ray go to school?

Nicholas Ray was educated at University of Chicago[16], Lincoln Park High School[17], and La Crosse Central High School[18].

Related Entities

Binghamton University Gloria Grahame Hair Johnny Guitar Museum of Modern Art New York City Rebel Without a Cause United States

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  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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