Phil Silvers

American entertainer, comedic actor, songwriter (1911-1985)
Person human Q601358
Phil Silvers
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Phil Silvers

Summary

Phil Silvers is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on May 11, 1911[3]. He died in California[4]. He died on November 1, 1985[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #6,512 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], Phil Silvers…
  • Phil Silvers died in California[4].
  • Phil Silvers was born on May 11, 1911[3].
  • Phil Silvers died on November 1, 1985[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • Phil Silvers was married to Jo-Carroll Dennison[13].
  • Phil Silvers held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Phil Silvers is identified as part of the Russian Jews ethnic group[15].
  • Phil Silvers worked as a comedian[6].
  • Phil Silvers worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Phil Silvers's professions included television actor[8].
  • Phil Silvers worked as a film actor[9].
  • Phil Silvers's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Phil Silvers received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[16].
  • Phil Silvers received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[17].
  • Phil Silvers received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Phil Silvers is recorded as male[19].
  • Phil Silvers's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Phil Silvers's Commons category is recorded as Phil Silvers[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Phil Silvers's family name is recorded as Silvers[23].
  • Phil Silvers's family name is recorded as Silver[24].
  • Phil Silvers's given name is recorded as Phil[25].
  • Phil Silvers's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Phil Silvers's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Phil Silvers… he was born on May 11, 1911[3]. He is identified as part of the Russian Jews ethnic group[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and songwriter[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[16], a theatre award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1948[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Phil Silvers was married to Jo-Carroll Dennison[13].

Death and Burial

Phil Silvers died on November 1, 1985[5]. He died in California[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Burial took place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Phil Silvers ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #6,512 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Phil Silvers born?

Phil Silvers's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Phil Silvers die?

Phil Silvers passed away in California[4].

Who was Phil Silvers married to?

Phil Silvers's spouses include Jo-Carroll Dennison[13].

What did Phil Silvers do for work?

Phil Silvers worked as comedian[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and songwriter[10].

What awards did Phil Silvers receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[16], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[17], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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