Ruby Keeler

American actress, dancer, and singer (1910-1993)
Person human Q272092
Ruby Keeler
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Ruby Keeler

Summary

Ruby Keeler is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Dartmouth[2]. She was born on August 25, 1909[3]. She passed away in Rancho Mirage[4]. She died on February 28, 1993[5]. She worked as an actor[6], singer[7], dancer[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (807 views/month, #6,869 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dartmouth[2], Ruby Keeler…
  • Ruby Keeler was born in Halifax[12].
  • Born in Halifax[13], Ruby Keeler…
  • Ruby Keeler died in Rancho Mirage[4].
  • Ruby Keeler was born on August 25, 1909[3].
  • Ruby Keeler died on February 28, 1993[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery[14].
  • Among Ruby Keeler's spouses was Al Jolson[15].
  • Ruby Keeler held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Ruby Keeler held citizenship in Canada[17].
  • English was Ruby Keeler's native language[18].
  • Ruby Keeler worked as an actor[6].
  • Ruby Keeler's professions included singer[7].
  • Ruby Keeler's professions included dancer[8].
  • Ruby Keeler worked as a film actor[9].
  • Ruby Keeler worked as a television actor[10].
  • Ruby Keeler worked as a stage actor[19].
  • Ruby Keeler's field of work was film acting[20].
  • Among Ruby Keeler's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[21].
  • Ruby Keeler's education included a stint at Professional Children's School[22].
  • Ruby Keeler received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].
  • Ruby Keeler received the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[24].
  • Ruby Keeler is recorded as female[25].
  • Ruby Keeler's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Ruby Keeler was affiliated with the California Republican Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Dartmouth[2], a community[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1750[30] and Halifax[12], a regional municipality in Canada[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1749[33]. Ruby Keeler was born on August 25, 1909[3]. English was her native language[18].

Education

Ruby Keeler's education included a stint at Professional Children's School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer[7], dancer[8], film actor[9], television actor[10], and stage actor[19]. Ruby Keeler's field of work was film acting[20]. Among her employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[21].

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], a commemorative plaque[34], in United States[35] and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[24], an award[36], founded in 1951[37].

Personal Life

Ruby Keeler was married to Al Jolson[15]. She was affiliated with the California Republican Party[27].

Death and Burial

Ruby Keeler died on February 28, 1993[5]. She passed away in Rancho Mirage[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[38]. Burial took place at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Ruby Keeler ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (807 views/month, #6,869 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ruby Keeler born?

Ruby Keeler's place of birth was Dartmouth[2].

Where did Ruby Keeler die?

Ruby Keeler died in Rancho Mirage[4].

Who was Ruby Keeler married to?

Ruby Keeler's spouses include Al Jolson[15].

What did Ruby Keeler do for work?

Ruby Keeler worked as actor[6], singer[7], dancer[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Ruby Keeler go to school?

Ruby Keeler was educated at Professional Children's School[22].

What awards did Ruby Keeler receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23] and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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