Robert Morley

British actor (1908–1992)
Person human Q965379
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Summary

Robert Morley was born on May 26, 1908[1], in Semley[2]. He died on June 3, 1992[3], in Reading[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], film actor[7], playwright[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,755 views/month, #6,750 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Sheridan Morley[11], Wilton Morley[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
  • Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15], Wellington College[16], Elizabeth College[17]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Robert Morley[20]
  • Cause of death: stroke[21]
  • Family name: Morley[22]
  • Given name: Robert[23], Adolph[24], Wilton[25]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Robert Morley[26]
  • Commons gallery: Robert Morley[27]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[28]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
  • Birth name: Robert Adolph Wilton Morley[31]
  • Name in native language: Robert Morley[32]
  • Number of children: 3[33]
  • Start of work period: 1929[34]
  • End of work period: 1989[35]

Why It Matters

Robert Morley has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Robert Morley born?

Robert Morley was born in Semley[2].

Where did Robert Morley die?

Robert Morley died in Reading[4].

What did Robert Morley do for work?

Robert Morley worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], film actor[7], playwright[8], and actor[9].

Where did Robert Morley go to school?

Robert Morley was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15], Wellington College[16], and Elizabeth College[17].

What awards did Robert Morley receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 38958
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Allcinema person id: 38958, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/321986910|ロバート・モーレイ (#321986910)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8395|Allcinema person]] #mix"
  2. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 41329
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Sinemalar person id: 41329, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/270112|batch #270112]]"
  3. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → E67D-E458-CD98-1DD5-6592
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/46470|batch #46470]]: HAND ID (9)"
  4. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 8845
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → screenwriter, writer, film actor +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32157|batch #32157]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (38)"
  6. 21w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Given name → Robert, Adolph, Wilton
    Place of birth → Semley
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31940|batch #31940]]"
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