Ronald Colman

British actor (1891–1958)
Person human Q181786
Ronald Colman
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Ronald Colman

Summary

Ronald Colman is a human[1]. Born in Richmond[2], he… he was born on February 9, 1891[3]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on May 19, 1958[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], screenwriter[8], television actor[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,531 views/month, #6,649 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Richmond[2], Ronald Colman…
  • Ronald Colman passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Ronald Colman was born on February 9, 1891[3].
  • Ronald Colman died on May 19, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Santa Barbara Cemetery[12].
  • Ronald Colman was married to Benita Hume[13].
  • Ronald Colman held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Ronald Colman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Ronald Colman worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Ronald Colman worked as a film actor[7].
  • Ronald Colman worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Ronald Colman's professions included television actor[9].
  • Ronald Colman worked as an actor[10].
  • Ronald Colman received the Academy Award for Best Actor[16].
  • Ronald Colman received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[17].
  • Ronald Colman received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Ronald Colman is recorded as male[19].
  • Ronald Colman's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ronald Colman's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Ronald Colman's Commons category is recorded as Ronald Colman[22].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[23].
  • Ronald Colman was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Ronald Colman's family name is recorded as Colman[25].
  • Ronald Colman's given name is recorded as Ronald[26].
  • Ronald Colman's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ronald Colman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ronald Colman's place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on February 9, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actor[16], an award for best leading actor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[17], a film award[31], founded in 1951[32]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[33], in United States[34].

Personal Life

Among Ronald Colman's spouses was Benita Hume[13].

Death and Burial

Ronald Colman died on May 19, 1958[5]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[23]. Burial took place at Santa Barbara Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ronald Colman ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,531 views/month, #6,649 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ronald Colman born?

Ronald Colman was born in Richmond[2].

Where did Ronald Colman die?

Ronald Colman died in Santa Barbara[4].

Who was Ronald Colman married to?

Ronald Colman's spouses include Benita Hume[13].

What did Ronald Colman do for work?

Ronald Colman worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], screenwriter[8], television actor[9], and actor[10].

What awards did Ronald Colman receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[16], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[17], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . goldenglobes.com. Retrieved . goldenglobes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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